Disordered Eating & Eating Disorders Flashcards

Amenorrhea

Absence of a menstrual cycle, either natural or induced by stress or exercise.

Binge Eating

Eating an excessive amount of food in a discrete period with a sense of lack of control.

Body Dissatisfaction

Negative thoughts and feelings about one's body.

Body Image

One's perception of physical appearance and associated feelings.

Disordered Weight Control Behaviors (DWCB)

Abnormal eating behaviors performed to lose or maintain weight.

Disordered Eating (DE)

Eating disorders and any DWCB that don't meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder.

Eating Disorder

The most severe DWCB behaviors and attitudes, with significant health consequences.

Extreme Physical Activity

Physical activity that results in energy deficiency, beyond what is needed for benefits.

Muscle Dysmorphia

A preoccupation with body shape/size

Extreme Dieting

Severe caloric restriction, a hallmark of anorexia.

Irrational Fear of Weight Gain

Intense fear of gaining weight or the 'consequences' of food.

Bulimia nervosa

Cycles of binge eating followed by purging.

Purging

Behaviors that assist in 'getting rid' of food after binge eating.

DWCB

Reliance on laxatives

Multidisciplinary Team

A team consisting of a physician, RD, and psychologist.

Physical Effect of Eating Disorders in Athletes

Decreased lean muscle mass.

Body Dissatisfaction

The single strongest predictor of eating disorder symptomology.

Extreme Physical AVtivity

Can increase risks of DWCB.

Anorexia Warning Sign

The individual has a bodyweight less than 85% of the ideal

BMI formula

The formula is weight in kg [height in m]2

Bulimia Clinical Diagnosis

Must binge and purge at least once a week for 3 months

Severe caloric restriction

eating less calories than needed

Anorexia Diagnostic Criteria

Disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight/shape is experienced

Eating disorder

results in changes in food consumption or absorption of nutrients

DWCB

ranging from the relatively inconsequential to more life threating

Excessive exercise

common behavior among those with Anorexia Nervosa

Muscle Dysmorphia Signs

a preoccupation with muscularity impairs other aspects of life

Prevention Practices

reduced emphasis on body weight and/or body composition

Physical Effects of Eating Disorders in Athletes

increased risk for overuse injuries

Prevention Practices regarding diet

Discourage diets and quick weight loss