Eating Disoders

Eating Disorders Eating disorders vs. disordered eating The eating disorder continuum

Eating Disorders: No Simple Causes Predisposition Social factors Psychological factors Biological factors Genetic factors

Anorexia Nervosa Diagnostic criteria Causes Warning signs

Anorexia Nervosa: Treatment Goals Stabilize physical condition Convert patient into participant Restore nutritional status Gradual weight gain Psychotherapy Individual Group Family

Bulimia Nervosa Diagnostic criteria Causes

Bulimia Nervosa: Binge/Purge Cycle Binge: large amount of food, short period of time High-calorie, high-fat foods Purge Affects fluid and electrolyte balance Can be life threatening

Bulimia Nervosa: Treatment Medical Nutritional Psychotherapy Antidepressant medications

Binge-Eating Disorder Diagnostic criteria Triggers of binge eating Stress Conflict Frequent dieting

Binge-Eating Disorder: Treatment Psychotherapy Antidepressant medications Long-term support

Eating Disorders: Other Issues Other related conditions Males: an overlooked population

Eating Disorders: Other Issues Vegetarianism and eating disorders Smoking and eating disorders Baryophobia Infantile anorexia

Preventing Eating Disorders Promote self-esteem Size acceptance Celebrate the diversity in all sizes and shapes Discourage meal skipping Encourage eating in response to hunger, not emotions