Showing posts with label Disordered Eating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disordered Eating. Show all posts

what are some things that nutritional therapy addresses?

what are some things that nutritional therapy addresses?



Answer:

body image issues as weight is regained
acceptability of certain foods
food situations
healthful food plan for weight maintenance
negative feelings and trigger foods


what do treatment for eating disorders include?

what do treatment for eating disorders include?



Answer: complex and multidisciplinary treatment including a patient, physician, nutritional counselors and psychiatric counselors

what is female athlete triad?

what is female athlete triad?



Answer: serious syndrome in some active females where they have low energy availability, amenorrhea, and low bone density

what is night eating syndrome?

what is night eating syndrome?



Answer: people who were not hungry during the day but eat everything and the evening and night

when do people binge eat?

when do people binge eat?



Answer: after stressful events and twice weekly, not followed by purging

what are some signs of bulimia nervosa?

what are some signs of bulimia nervosa?



Answer:

chronically inflamed and sore throat
swollen glands in the neck and below the jaw

what are some symptoms of bulimia nervosa?

what are some symptoms of bulimia nervosa?



Answer: recurrent binge eating episodes
recurrent inappropriate compensation behavior
negative body image

what is the definition of purge?

what is the definition of purge?



Answer: follows binge episode; includes vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, excessive exercise to avoid weight gain

what is the definition of a binge?

what is the definition of a binge?



Answer: episode of over eating in short period of time; the person feels a loss of self control and/or sense of euphoria