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by Arnoldo Prohaska Sr. 9 min read

What is the underlying distortion in eating disorders?

According to cognitive theorists, the underlying distortion in eating disorders is related to: A) a misunderstanding of the relationship between food and weight. B) eating that is uncontrolled. C) too much concern with eating, shape, and weight. D) an inability to control one's emotions. C. too much concern with eating, shape, & weight

Is an eating disorder a term used to describe a change?

True or False: An eating disorder is a term used to describe a short-term and mild change in a persons eating habits? FALSE. which behaviors may be considered "diabulimia"

What are the different types of eating disorders?

Binge-Eating Disorder - Recurrent episodes of binge-characterized by a feeling of a loss of control. 2. Anorexia Nervosa - Extreme restriction of energy intake; irrational fear of weight gain. 3. Bulimia Nervosa- Episodes of binging followed by purging.

What is the difference between ordered eating and disordered eating?

the disordered eating behaviors of pica consuming nonfood items, such as clay or dirt show the progression from ordered to disordered eating attention to hunger and satiety leads to limiting calorie intake, disordered eating begins as weight loss is attempted, clinically evident eating disorder recognized

What is the term for episodes of binging followed by purging?

3. Bulimia Nervosa- Episodes of binging followed by purging.

What is eating disorder?

Eating disorder involving a psychological loss or denial of appetite followed by self-starvation; it is related, in part, to a distorted body image and to social pressures.

Do male athletes have eating disorders?

Male athletes are all at heightened risk for eating disorders when they participate in sports

How often do you have to binge eat to get bulimia?

In order to be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, binge eating and compensatory behaviors both occur at least once a week for (#) months.

What percentage of normal dieters progress to pathological dieting?

C) 35% of normal dieters progress to pathological dieting. Of those, 20-25% progress to partial or full syndrome eating disorders

What could affect the stability of individuals' moods?

Abnormalities on the serotonin transporter gene could affect the stability of individuals' moods.

What is the milder episode of mania known as?

milder episodes of mania known as hypomania.