Disordered Eating pt 3

Distinguish between disordered eating and an eating disorder

Disordered Eating refers to irregular eating habits like skipping meals, extreme dieting, or obsession with food and body image

Eating Disorder: serious, diagnosable mental health condition that significantly impairs one's physical health and emotional well-being. Often require medical and psychological treatment. An

Anorexia Nervosa

Symptoms: severe restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image

Health Concerns: malnutrition, heart issues, bone density loss, potential organ failure

Typical Profile: Often affects adolescent female, but can occur in any gender or age

Treatment: nutritional rehabilitation, psychotherapy, medical monitoring

Bulimia Nevosa

Symptoms: Episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors (vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise)

Health Concerns: Electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal problems, dental erosion

Typical Profile: Individuals who may maintain a normal weight, often with low self-esteem

Treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional counseling, possible medication

Binge Eating Disorder

Symptoms: Recurrent episodes of eating large qualities of food without purging, feelings of loss of control

Health Concerns: Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Typical Profile: Affects both genders across various age groups; associated with emotional distress

Treatment: Psychotherapy, nutritional guidance, behavioral interventions

The Female Athlete Triad

Symptoms: low energy availability, menstrual dysfu

Health Concerns: osteoporosis, infertility, increased risk of fractures

Typical Profile: physically active females, particularly in sports emphasizing leanness

Treatment: nutritional intervention, modification of exercise routines, medical treatment for bone health

Night Eating Syndrome

Symptoms: excessive eating during the night, insomnia, lack of appetite in the morning

Health Concerns: weight gain, disrupted sleep patterns, psychological distress

Typical Profile: adults experiencing stress or depression; may have a history of dieting

Treatment: cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, lifestyle medications

Diabulimia

Symptoms: intentional omission or reduction of insulin doses by individuals with type 1 diabetes to lose weight

Health Concerns: high blood sugar levels, diabetic ketoacidos,

Typical Profile: young individuals with type 1 diabetes, often with body image concerns

Treatment: integrated approach involving endocrinologist, mental health profession;s, and nutritionists

Muscle dysmorphia

Symptoms: Obsessive preoccupation with not being muscular enough, excess weightlifting, strict dieting

Health Concerns: use of performance enhancing substance, social isolation, depression

Typical Profile: primarily affects males, especially bodybuilders or athleted

Treatment: Psychotherapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy; addressing underlying body image issues.

Orthorexia

Symptoms: unhealthy obsession with eating only “pure” or “healthy” foods

Health Concerns: nutritional deficiencies, social isolation, anxiety

Typical Profile: individuals fixated on food quality and purity, often linked to perfectionism

Treatment: therapy focusing on flexible eating habits, addressing obsessive thoughts of improving quality of life

What might an effective treatment plan look like for eating disorders?

An effective treatment plan for eating disorders typically includes a multidisciplinary approach involving psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and medical monitoring. It focuses on addressing the psychological, physical, and dietary aspects of the disorder.

What is usually the first goal of treatment for anorexia and bulimia nervosa?=

The first goal of treatment for anorexia and bulimia nervosa is to restore the individual's weight to a healthy level and stabilize any medical complications.

What may interfere with treatment in those that suffer with anorexia nervosa?

Factors such as denial of the illness, fear of weight gain, and perfectionism can interfere with treatment in individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa.

What are risks or precursors associated with development of an eating disorder?

Biological factors (genetics), psychological (depression, anxiety) , sociocultural (body image society), dieting behaviors, athletic involvement.