Eating Disorders and Body Dissatisfaction

These flashcards cover key concepts, statistics, and definitions related to eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, designed to aid students in their exam preparation.

9%

Over __ of the population is affected by eating disorders.

Approximately __ million people have had an eating disorder in their lifetime.

21

Of the 7.8 million who develop an eating disorder, __ million are likely adolescents under 20 years old.

1.9

Eating disorders are among the deadliest mental disorders, second only to __ overdose.

opioid

__% of eating disorder sufferers attempt suicide.

26

Eating disorders differ from disordered eating __.

behaviors

Professional help is needed once __ behaviours start.

disordered eating

There is a greater prevalence of eating disorders in __ than non-athletes.

athletes

Eating disorders are more prevalent in __ (6-45%) than in males (0-19%).

females

The culture based on __ appearance increases body dissatisfaction.

selfie

According to the APA, eating disorders impact mental and physical __.

functioning

The __ Olympic Committee is one of the national governing bodies addressing eating disorders.

International

Restrictive eating, avoiding food-related social activities, and secretive behaviors are signs of __ eating disorders.

disordered

A high nutritional/energy demand may require a __ diet.

special

The media defines socio-cultural ideals surrounding __ and exercise behavior.

appearance

Psychosocial triggers for males include negative comments from coaches about body __.

appearance

It is imperative that health care and sport personnel know the signs and __ of eating disorders.

symptoms

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by significantly low body weight.

What level of low body weight, resulting from restrictive energy intake, characterizes Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia Nervosa severity is determined by __ (BMI).

Body Mass Index

purging

Bulimia Nervosa includes binge eating and __ behaviors.

compensatory

Binge Eating Disorder differs from Bulimia Nervosa because there is no __ behavior used to prevent weight gain.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as __, involves a preoccupation with perceived bodily imperfections.

bigorexia

Orthorexia Nervosa

is characterize by a pathological obsession with eating Healthy foods that restricts food choices and can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) includes individuals who experience some symptoms of AN, BN, or BED but do not meet the __ criteria.

diagnostic

Eating disorders can lead to high __ rates, including suicide.

mortality

Female Athlete Triad involves low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low __ density.

bone mineral

RED-S is a broader term that describes health impacts of low __ availability.

energy

One of the most effective forms of therapy for eating disorders is __ Behavioral Therapy.

Cognitive

Mindfulness promotes a non-judgmental awareness of __ states.

biopsychosocial

To prevent eating disorders, educational programs should be implemented for athletes, parents, and __.

coaches

Weight-related maltreatment is a strong predictor of extreme __ behaviors in athletes.

weight control

Increased awareness of __ influences may help in reducing body dissatisfaction.

social

Self-objectification and thin-ideal internalization are perpetuated by social and fitness __ standards.

standards

eating

Recognition of signs is crucial to prevent progression to __ disorders.

Gaining weight during treatment for eating disorders requires careful management of __ standards.

athletic

Restricting Type

Weight loss is achieved through dieting, fasting, and/or exercise with no evidence in past 3 months of binge eating or purging behaviors.

Binge-eating type

weight loss is achieved through self-induced vomiting and the misuse of laxatives or diuretics

Restricting type and Binge-eating/purging type

These are two sub types of anorexia nervosa