| What are the 2 main types of eating disorders | Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa |
| Features of Anorexia Nervosa | Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though underweight
Body image distrubance
Refusal to maintain weight at or above a minimally normal weight according to height and age
Amenorrhea ( absence of at least 3 consecutive menstrual cycles ) |
| Features of Bulimia Nervosa | Recurrent binge eating (excessive amount of food over 2 hrs, sense of lack of control)
Inappropriate compensatory behaviour (vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise)
Twice a week for 3 months
Self-evaluation unduly influenced by body shape/weight |
| What can cause ED? | Socio-cultural factors --> Dieiting, social media or parents
Psychological factors --> Impulstivity, Self esteem , Anxiety , Depression, Perfectionism
Genetic factors --> Serotonin and dopamine, females are more likely to get eating disorders |
| What are some treatments for EDs | Cognitive behavioral therapies
Family treatment
Medication --> mainly for BN
Nutritional counselling and education |
