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| 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 |