NFSC 100 EXAM 3 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
What percent of eating disorders begin during adolescence? - ANS 85%
largest percentage of those affected by eating disorders are... - ANS 18-30 yr old women
10 million females and 1 million males suffer from... - ANS anorexia, nervosa and bulimia
What is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents? - ANS eating disorders
Types of eating disorders - ANS - anorexia nervosa - bulimia nervosa
- binge eating
- body dissatisfaction
causes of eating disorders - ANS - sociocultural pressures
- media messages
- dieting
- perfectionism
- family dynamics
- depression
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,- sexual abuse
- anxiety
Characteristics of anorexia nervosa - ANS - Patient is unaware of condition
- Distorted body image
- Lack of menstruation
- Mood and behavior changes
- Physical exhaustion
Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa - ANS - Similar to classic PEM.
- Slowing of growth and development.
- BMR declines due to loss of lean body mass.
- Bones weaken.
- Heart muscle is weakened
- Anemia
- Slowing of GI function
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Death, often due to heart failure.
physical symptoms of anorexia nervosa - ANS - emaciated appearance
- hypotension
- hair loss, brittle hair
- amenorrhea
- yellow and dry skin
- lanugo
- gastrointestinal complications
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, characteristics of bulimia nervosa - ANS - More prevalent than anorexia
- more men suffer from bulimia than from anorexia
- Tend to be close to ideal body weight but with
large weight fluctuations
- Low self esteem, depression
- Awareness of disorder
- Periods of calorie restriction alternate with periods
of bingeing and purging
- Laxative abuse
- Feelings of being out of control, embarrassed,
depressed, guilty
behavioral symptoms of bulimia - ANS - binge eating
- compensatory behaviors
- feels like eating behavior is out of control
- overvalues weight as a basis for self esteem
- depressive or varying moods
what kind of treatment is needed for bulimia ? - ANS combination of nutritional and
psychological approaches
Dangers of Bulimia Nervosa - ANS - Impairs fluid and electrolyte balance: can lead to
abnormal heart rhythms
- Irritation and infection of the pharynx,
esophagus, and salivary glands
- Erosion of teeth
- Tear or rupture of esophagus or stomach
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
What percent of eating disorders begin during adolescence? - ANS 85%
largest percentage of those affected by eating disorders are... - ANS 18-30 yr old women
10 million females and 1 million males suffer from... - ANS anorexia, nervosa and bulimia
What is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents? - ANS eating disorders
Types of eating disorders - ANS - anorexia nervosa - bulimia nervosa
- binge eating
- body dissatisfaction
causes of eating disorders - ANS - sociocultural pressures
- media messages
- dieting
- perfectionism
- family dynamics
- depression
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,- sexual abuse
- anxiety
Characteristics of anorexia nervosa - ANS - Patient is unaware of condition
- Distorted body image
- Lack of menstruation
- Mood and behavior changes
- Physical exhaustion
Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa - ANS - Similar to classic PEM.
- Slowing of growth and development.
- BMR declines due to loss of lean body mass.
- Bones weaken.
- Heart muscle is weakened
- Anemia
- Slowing of GI function
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Death, often due to heart failure.
physical symptoms of anorexia nervosa - ANS - emaciated appearance
- hypotension
- hair loss, brittle hair
- amenorrhea
- yellow and dry skin
- lanugo
- gastrointestinal complications
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, characteristics of bulimia nervosa - ANS - More prevalent than anorexia
- more men suffer from bulimia than from anorexia
- Tend to be close to ideal body weight but with
large weight fluctuations
- Low self esteem, depression
- Awareness of disorder
- Periods of calorie restriction alternate with periods
of bingeing and purging
- Laxative abuse
- Feelings of being out of control, embarrassed,
depressed, guilty
behavioral symptoms of bulimia - ANS - binge eating
- compensatory behaviors
- feels like eating behavior is out of control
- overvalues weight as a basis for self esteem
- depressive or varying moods
what kind of treatment is needed for bulimia ? - ANS combination of nutritional and
psychological approaches
Dangers of Bulimia Nervosa - ANS - Impairs fluid and electrolyte balance: can lead to
abnormal heart rhythms
- Irritation and infection of the pharynx,
esophagus, and salivary glands
- Erosion of teeth
- Tear or rupture of esophagus or stomach
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