What are feeding and eating disorders? - Severe, persistent disturbances in eating behaviors.
What percentage of the population in the U.S. is affected
... [Show More] by eating disorders? - Approximately 9%.
How much does eating disorders cost per year in the U.S.? - $64.7 billion.
What is the second deadliest mental health condition? - Eating disorders.
How many deaths per year are caused by eating disorders? - Approximately 10,200.
At what age do eating disorders typically develop? - Adolescence or young adulthood.
Are eating disorders more common in women? - Yes, but they can affect all genders and races at any age.
What are the five eating disorders listed in the DSM-5-TR? - Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and pica.
What are some complex bio psychosocial factors that influence the development of eating disorders? - Neurobiological differences involving serotonin and dopamine, cultural norms idealizing a thin appearance.
What are some risk factors for eating disorders? - Family history of eating disorders, weight stigma, trauma, history of being bullied about weight or appearance.
What are some common characteristics of clients with eating disorders? - Negative self-appraisal, perfectionism, body image dissatisfaction, history of anxiety disorder.
What is anorexia nervosa? - Eating disorder with restrictive eating patterns and low body weight.
What percentage of the population does anorexia nervosa affect? - 1 to 2%, including 0.3% of adolescents.
What are the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa? - Low body weight, fear of weight gain, disturbance in body weight perception.
What are the severity levels of anorexia nervosa based on BMI? - Mild (≤17 kg/m2), Moderate (16-16.99 kg/m2), Severe (15-15.99 kg/m2), Extreme (<15 kg/m2).
What are the medical complications of anorexia nervosa? - Impact on major organ systems, risk of death due to starvation and suicide.
What cardiovascular changes can occur in anorexia nervosa? - Decreased cardiac mass reduced cardiac chamber volume, mitral valve prolapse, and myocardial fibrosis.
When do pericardial effusions generally occur in anorexia nervosa? - With weight restoration.
What are the functional changes associated with anorexia? - Bradycardia, hypotension, decreased diastolic ventricular function, diminished heart rate variability, QT interval prolongation.
How does anorexia impact the gynecologic and reproductive system? - Secondary amenorrhea, decreased libido, increased incidence of pregnancy complications.
What endocrine complications can occur with anorexia? - Hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities, severe bone loss.
What gastrointestinal issues can arise from anorexia? - Gastro paresis, diarrhea or constipation, elevated liver function tests, superior mesenteric artery syndrome, acute pancreatitis, gastro esophageal reflux disease, dysphagia.
What renal and electrolyte imbalances can occur with anorexia? - Decreased glomerular filtration rates, difficulty creating concentrated urine, diuresis, hypernatremia, dehydration. [Show Less]