Eating Disorders Flashcard

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What is an eating disorder?

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A mental health condition characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical and mental health.

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What are common types of eating disorders?

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Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder.

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What is Anorexia Nervosa?

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An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and excessive weight loss.

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What is Bulimia Nervosa?

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An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

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What is Binge Eating Disorder?

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An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

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How might someone with an eating disorder behave in social situations involving food?

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They might avoid such situations.

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What emotional effect is most likely to be experienced by someone with anxiety?

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Irritability.

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Which emotional effect is commonly associated with both anxiety and eating disorders?

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Sadness.

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What is the primary focus of someone with Anorexia Nervosa?

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Intense focus on weight, food, calories, fat grams, and dieting.

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What are the physical consequences of Bulimia Nervosa?

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Severe dehydration from purging of fluids.