PSYC 241 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa
20 Dec 2019
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According to dsm 5, central feature of anorexia nervosa (an) is the restriction of food intake which leads to significantly low weight. An has intense fear of gaining weight/being fat. Exhibit behaviour that interferes with weight gain: 2 subtypes, restricting: use food restriction and exercise to keep weight low, binge-eating and purging, disturbed attitudes and beliefs about body weight and shape, lack awareness of seriousness of low weight. Other specified feeding/eating disorders: purging disorder, night-eating syndrome. Increased prevalence of ed in 21st century, not sure what the reason is increased awareness about ed. Info on current and past frequency/severity of dietary restriction, bingeing, purging, etc: distorted attitudes and beliefs about weight/shape/eating, current/past menstrual function. Many different causes for ed: societal pressure for thin figure, low self esteem, family dynamics, trauma, early maturation (early puberty in girls, genetic/biological factors. Few rcts for an treatment: emphasis on normal weight restoration, cbt may help an (preventing relapse, family therapy best option for teens.
