Eating Disorders

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to eating disorders, as discussed in the module.

Anorexia Nervosa

Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height, characterized by intense fear of gaining weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

Eating large quantities of food in a short period followed by inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as purging.

Binge Eating Disorder

Eating an amount of food larger than most people would eat in a similar period of time, often accompanied by a sense of lack of control.

OSFED

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder; disordered eating patterns that do not meet specific criteria for other eating disorder diagnoses.

Muscle Dysmorphia

A condition characterized by an obsessive focus on muscle size and definition, often believing one's physique is inadequate.

Body Dysmorphia Disorder

A psychological condition involving an obsession with perceived flaws in physical appearance, which are often not noticeable to others.

Body Image

How an individual perceives and feels about their physical appearance.

Body Dissatisfaction

Negative perception and feelings regarding one's body, which can lead to disordered eating behaviors.

Risk Factors

Certain conditions or characteristics, such as family history or societal pressures, that increase the likelihood of developing eating disorders.

Compensatory Behavior

Actions taken to prevent weight gain after eating, such as vomiting, excessive exercising, or misuse of laxatives.

Intuitive Eating

An approach to food that encourages listening to one's hunger cues and developing a healthy relationship with food without focusing on weight loss.

Health Complications of Eating Disorders

Serious health issues that can arise from eating disorders, such as heart failure, kidney failure, and other organ-related problems.

Criteria for Diagnosing Eating Disorders

Guidelines outlined in the DSM-V that are used by healthcare professionals to diagnose various eating disorders.

Cultural Influences

Societal pressures and media portrayals that affect individuals’ perceptions of body image and contribute to the development of eating disorders.

Subtypes of Anorexia Nervosa

Different forms of anorexia nervosa, including the restricting type and the binge-eating/purging type.

Subtypes of Bulimia Nervosa

Different forms of bulimia nervosa, including purging bulimia and non-purging bulimia.