NR606 / NR 606 WEEK 6 (LATEST UPDATE 2024/ 2025)

What are feeding and eating disorders? - Severe, persistent disturbances in eating behaviors. What percentage of the population in the U.S. is affected by eating disorders? - Approximately 9%. How much does eating disorders cost per year in the U.S.? - $64.7 billion. What is the second deadliest mental health condition? - Eating disorders. How many deaths per year are caused by eating disorders? - Approximately 10,200. At what age do eating disorders typically develop? - Adolescence or young adulthood. Are eating disorders more common in women? - Yes, but they can affect all genders and races at any age. What are the five eating disorders listed in the DSM-5-TR? - Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and pica. What are some complex bio psychosocial factors that influence the development of eating disorders? - Neurobiological differences involving serotonin and dopamine, cultural norms idealizing a thin appearance. What are some risk factors for eating disorders? - Family history of eating disorders, weight stigma, trauma, history of being bullied about weight or appearance. What are some common characteristics of clients with eating disorders? - Negative self-appraisal, perfectionism, body image dissatisfaction, history of anxiety disorder. What is anorexia nervosa? - Eating disorder with restrictive eating patterns and low body weight. What percentage of the population does anorexia nervosa affect? - 1 to 2%, including 0.3% of adolescents. What are the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa? - Low body weight, fear of weight gain, disturbance in body weight perception. What are the severity levels of anorexia nervosa based on BMI? - Mild (≤17 kg/m2), Moderate (16-16.99 kg/m2), Severe (15-15.99 kg/m2), Extreme (<15 kg/m2). What are the medical complications of anorexia nervosa? - Impact on major organ systems, risk of death due to starvation and suicide.