what would eating disorders course be considered at uf

Contact: Taylor Greene, Academic Assistant II – tgreene740@ufl.edu Description This course covers the history, etiology, prevalence, early recognition, treatment and prevention of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating behaviors.

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What qualifies as having an eating disorder?

An eating disorder is a serious mental illness, characterised by eating, exercise and body weight or shape becoming an unhealthy preoccupation of someone's life.

What eating disorder is most common among college students?

The most common eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Eating disorders typically begin between 18 and 21 years of age. Between 10 and 20% of women and 4 to 10% of men in college suffer from an eating disorder, and rates are on the rise.

Is anorexia clinical or subclinical?

You might have heard about clinical eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

What criteria is classified with anorexia?

Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight. 3. Disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight.

How many college students have an eating disorder in the US?

According to NEDA, 10% to 20% of female college students and 4% to 10% of male college students have an eating disorder.

What eating disorder is the most common?

Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., according to the National Eating Disorders Association. It's characterized by episodes of eating large amounts of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

What is subclinical disordered eating?

Individuals with subclinical eating disorders demonstrate poor and/or distorted body images and practice restrictive and/or pathogenic weight control behaviors, but fail to meet the diagnostic criteria [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders (DSM-IV)] for the clinical eating disorders.

Do you have to be underweight to be diagnosed with anorexia?

A person does not need to be underweight to have anorexia. Larger-bodied individuals can also have anorexia. However, they may be less likely to be diagnosed due to cultural stigma against fat and obesity. In addition, someone can be underweight without having anorexia.

What does the DSM-5 say about eating disorders?

According to the DSM-5, the category of other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED) is applicable to individuals who are experiencing significant distress due to symptoms that are similar to disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, but who do not meet the full criteria for a diagnosis of ...

What is squat test for anorexia?

The SUSS (SITUP-SQUAT STAND) test is a test of muscle function in Anorexia Nervosa which has face validity and good test retest and inter-rater reliability. The HGS (Hand Grip Strength) also has good validity and reliability in Anorexia Nervosa with performance somewhat better than the SUSS.

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What is a biopsychosocial course?

Course also emphasizes application of the biopsychosocial model of health and illness to health promotion, disease prevention and the treatment and rehabilitation of existing illness and disability.

What is a S-U research?

Hands-on, faculty-supervised research experience in an area of interest to the student. Introduces current research techniques, including the design and development of clinical research projects and data analysis. Three hours of laboratory work or other research activity (e.g., literature searches, grant preparation, recruitment of study participants, etc.) are required for each semester credit. (S-U)