HN 196 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Tooth Enamel, Binge Eating, Water–Electrolyte Imbalance

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Bulimia nervosa: a serious eating disorder characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging. Binge eating: eating a large amount of food in a short period of time. Purging: an attempt to rid the body of unwanted food by vomiting, taking laxatives, fasting, excessive exercise, or other means. Recurrent inappropriate behavior to compensate for binge eating (vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, fasting, exercise) Binge eating occurs on average at least twice a week for 3 months. Electrolyte imbalance (caused by dehydration and loss of sodium and potassium ions from vomiting) Gastrointestinal problems inflammation, ulceration, rupture of esophagus and stomach. Disordered eating is comprised of a variety of unhealthful behaviors including. Binge-eating disorder: a disorder characterized by binge eating, on average, twice a week or more, usually without purging. Often common in men as well as women. Our food environment often makes it hard for people with this disorder to avoid food triggers.

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