Eating Disorders: Understanding Symptoms, Types, and Effects - Prof. John S. Avens, Study notes of Nutrition

Download Eating Disorders: Understanding Symptoms, Types, and Effects - Prof. John S. Avens and more Study notes Nutrition in PDF only on Docsity! 27 November Learning Exercise #92 Tooth decay, anemia, decreased immune function, and constipation are typical symptoms of: A. Anorexia nervosa B. Bulimia nervosa C. Binge-eating disorder *D. A and B only E. B and C only Learning Objective “Eating Disorders”: Define Distinguish among… Recognize signs of… Why develop… What to do: self, others Eating disorders Are not about food Are not dieting Are psychological in cause Are physical in effect Affect millions of Americans Have high fatality rate Can not be self-controlled; intervention required Learning Objective What are disordered eating behaviors: Starving Purging (vomiting) Use of laxatives and diuretics Binge eating What are physical effects of these behaviors? Starving Decreased metabolic rate Deterioration of bone mass Decreased lean muscle mass Purging (vomiting) Inflammation of stomach lining Acid erosion of teeth enamel Damaged esophagus Vomiting blood Use of laxatives and diuretics Loss of minerals, mineral imbalance Dehydration Ulcer damage to digestive tract; blood stools Body becomes dependent; constipation Binge eating Injury to stomach and pancreas