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106 Cards in this Set
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eating stimulates the release of ___________________ (serotonin)
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neurotransmitters
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eating stimulates the release of natural ____, including _____,
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opioids; endorphins
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-mild and short-term changes in eating patterns
-occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness or a desire to change diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons |
disordered eating
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_____ involves ________ changes associated with food restriction, binge eating, purging and weight fluctuations
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eating disorders; physiological
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anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, these disorders tend to occur in females (___:1 ratio with males)
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eating disorders frequently develop during ______ or _____ and frequently co-occur with psychological disorders such as ____ and ______.
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adolescence or early adulthood; depression, anxiety and
substance abuse |
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psychological loss or denial of appetite followed by self-starvation
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anorexia nervosa
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anorexia implies a loss of ______________
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appetite
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bulimia means “great ____________”
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great hunger
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___% of adolescent or college age women suffer from ______
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4%; bulimia nervosa
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traditionally, most researchers have reported that eating disorders primarily affect _____ and _____
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middle- and upper-class Caucasian women
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anorexic individuals think they are fat and intensely fear ______________ and weight gain
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obesity
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__% of individuals with ______ die from the disease
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10%; anorexia
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_______ is the most common cause of death in anorexics
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suicide
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_________ is the most common predictor of an eating disorder
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extreme dieting
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less than 85% of expected weight or BMI of less than 17.5
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anorexia
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excessive exercise
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hypergymnasia
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possible bingeing/purging practices
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anorexia
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is found primarily (but not exclusively) in adolescent girls, starting at or around puberty
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anorexia
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unrealistic expectations
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Profile of the Typical Person with Anorexia Nervosa
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parents set high standards
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Profile of the Typical Person with Anorexia Nervosa
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typically manifested by an overbearing mother and an emotionally absent father
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Profile of the Typical Person with Anorexia Nervosa
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anorexic individuals focus of food, eating and weight instead of _________ relationships
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human
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_______________ becomes the life focus (obsessive)
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dieting
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often leads to abnormal eating habits and perceptions
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Early Warning Signs of Anorexia
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loss of menstrual cycle (hallmark of disease)
-first signs parents notice |
amenorrhea
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-excessive diet soft drinks (up to 20 cans)
-excessive gum chewing (sugarless) -300 to 600 total kcals per day |
diet patterns change of anorexic nervosa
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predictable effects are caused by hormonal responses to and deficient nutrient intakes from
semistarvation |
anorexic nervosa
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lowered body temperature and _________ intolerance (anorexic)
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cold
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reduced production of thyroid hormones
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anorexic nervosa
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iron deficiency anemia can lead to further weakness
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anorexic nervosa
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-down-like hairs that appear after a person has lost much body fat through semistarvation
-the hair stands erect and traps air, acting as insulation for the body to compensate for the relative lack of body fat (that usually functions as insulation) |
lanugo
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low blood potassium increases the risk of ________ rhythm disturbances.
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heat (anorexic)
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increases the risk of _______ later in life
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osteoporosis (anorexic)
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intervention by friends and family members
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treatment of anorexic nervosa
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hospitalization is necessary once a person falls below ____% of expected weight, experiences acute medical problems and/or exhibits severe psychological problems or suicidal risk
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75% (anorexic nervosa)
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the first goal is to gain the patient’s cooperation and trust in order to increase oral food intake
focus then shifts to restoring appropriate food habits (range of 2 to 3 pounds of weight gain per week is appropriate) |
nutrition therapy for anorexia
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rapid changes in electrolytes and minerals in the blood associated with
refeeding can be dangerous (especially ___________, phosphorus and magnesium) |
potassium (anorexic)
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who helps the person learn to eat based on natural _____________ and satiety cues?
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registered dietician; hunger (anorexic)
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professionals have to work with anorexics to help moderate their __________ activity
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physical
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after physical problems are addressed, treatment focus shifts to the underlying _______ problems
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emotional (anorexic)
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therapist can utilize _____________ behavior therapy
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cognitive (anorexic)
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intervention
nutrition therapy psychological and related therapy family therapy |
Treatments of Anorexia Nervosa
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may play a role in treating mood changes, anxiety or psychotic symptoms
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Zyprexa (anorexia)
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-may stabilize recovery in patients with anorexia who have attained 85% of their expected body weight
-prolong ___________ activity in the brain which regulates mood and feelings of satiety |
Prozac; serotonin (anorexia)
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most common among college-aged successful females (although some high school students are at risk)
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bulimia nervosa
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susceptible people often have genetic factors and _______ patterns that predispose them to
becoming overweight |
lifestyle
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unlike anorexics, bulimia's are at or slightly above a normal ____________
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weight
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people with______recognize their behavior as abnormal
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bulimia nervosa
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_______ people tend to be impulsive; expressed in a variety of behaviors
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bulimic
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some studies demonstrate that bulimic individuals come from _____________ families
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disengaged
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-loose rules
-too little protection -undefined family roles -great deal of family conflict exists |
characteristics of disengaged families (bulimia nervosa)
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-vomiting
-fasting -strict dieting -taking diuretics or laxatives -excessive exercise (hypergymnasia) |
characteristics of bulimia nervosa
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erosion of __________; swollen salivary glands
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teeth (bulimia)
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purchase of syrup of _____(induces _______________)
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ipecac; vomiting (bulimia)
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binge and purge at least ____ a week for ____ months
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twice; three (bulimia)
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may last 30 minutes to two hours
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binging
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bulimics commonly consume high _______ convenience foods during binges (cakes, cookies, ice cream)
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carbohydrate
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these foods may supply up to 3000 kcal or more during a binge
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high-carbohydrate
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___% to ___% of food energy taken in is still absorbed prior to a purge
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33% to 75% (bulimia)
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if laxatives or enemas are used, up to __% of food calories (energy) are absorbed
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90%
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in “ ” bulimic individuals try to estimate the amount of _______ in a binge and exercise to counteract the excess
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debting; calories
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after a binge, they usually feel __________ and depressed
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guilty (bulimia)
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_________ due to acid content in vomit
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teeth demineralization (bulimia)
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majority of health problems associated with bulimia nervosa are associated with______
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vomiting
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decrease blood _________ levels with regular vomiting or use of certain diuretics can disrupt ____ and even result in sudden death
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potassium; heart rhythms
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swollen _____________ glands
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salivary (bulimia)
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stomach _________ and bleeding
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ulcers (bulimia)
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______ tears
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esophageal (bulimia)
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ipecac syrup (induces vomiting)
is toxic to the __________, liver and kidneys |
heart (bulimia)
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treatment should last at least _____ weeks
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16 (bulimia)
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first goal is to ___________ the amount of food consumed in a binge session
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decrease (bulimia)
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_______ improves a persons’ self-acceptance and helps one to be less concerned
about body weight |
psychotherapy
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______ is the only antidepressant approved by the FDA for treatment
of bulimia |
Prozac
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-correct misconceptions about food
-re-establish regular eating habits |
nutritional counseling's two main goals
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bulimics tend to eat very quickly reflecting their difficulties with ___________
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satiety
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binge-eating disorder, night eating syndrome and female athlete triad
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other disordered eating patterns
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defined as binge-eating episodes not accompanied by ___________ at least 2 times per week for
at least 6 months |
purging (binge-eating disorder)
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40% are ________
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males (binge eating disorder)
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-eating during a specific and discrete period of time
-consuming a larger amount of food than normal -a sense of lack of control during the binge episodes -eating more rapidly than normal -eating until feeling uncomfortably full |
characteristics of binge-eating disorder
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triggered by anxiety or ______________
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depression (binge-eating)
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individuals engage in binge-eating in an attempt to avoid feeling and dealing with ____ and ____
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emotional pain and anxiety
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eat food continually over an extended time period
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grazing (binge-eating disorder))
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purging or prolonged food restrictions are ____ characteristics of binge-eating disorder
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not
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food is used to reduce stress, produce feelings of power and well-being, avoid feelings of
intimacy with others and avoid life problems |
binge-eating disorder
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use food as a _______
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coping mechanism (binge-eating disorder)
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binge-eating usually increases feelings of ________.
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guilt, embarrassment and shame
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some people that practice _______have been shaped by families that do not address and
express feelings in a healthful manner |
binge-eating
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learn to respond to hunger rather than ______________ needs
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emotional (binge-eating disorder)
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Overeaters Anonymous create an environment of encouragement and __________________
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accountability (binge-eating disorder)
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characterized by evening ______________ and nighttime awakening accompanied by the ingestion
of food |
hyperphagia (night-eating syndrome)
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____ is eating more than one-_____ of the total daily calories after the evening meal
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hyperphagia; one-third
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_____ rhythm of _____ intake appears to be disturbed in night eating syndrome
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circadian; food (night eating syndrome)
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women participating in appearance-based and _______________ sports
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endurane (female athlete triad)
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-disordered eating patterns
menstral -compromised bone density (osteoporosis) |
Components of female athlete triad
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loss of menstrual periods in female athletes results from a decrease in female reproductive
hormones especially _______________ |
estrogen (female athlete triad)
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-reduce preoccupation with food, weight and body fat
-gradually increase food/snacks to an appropriate amount -achieve an appropriate weight for height -establish regular menstrual periods -decrease training time and/or intensity by 10% to 20% |
treatment suggestions for female triad syndrome
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provide information about normal changes that occur during _______________
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puberty (preventing eating disorders)
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correct misconceptions about nutrition, healthy body weight and approaches to weight loss
-healthful outlook toward food and body weight |
preventing eating disorders
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-teach basics of proper nutrition and regular physical activity in school and at ___________
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home (preventing eating disorders)
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-enhance tolerance for ____ in body weight and shape and personal food choices
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diversity (preventing eating disorders)
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-promote healthful food practices
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preventing eating disorders
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focuses on __________________, as opposed to restriction and perfection
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moderation (changes to be made in society)
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______ is a complex hormonal disorder and is a leading cause of ____________
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PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome); infertility
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-hormonal imbalance causes tiny cysts to surround the ______________ like a chain of pearls
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ovaries (PCOS)
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-difficulty losing weight
-intense cravings for carbohydrates -irregular or absent periods -these symptoms have a direct effect on body image and self-esteem; relationship between PCOS and eating disorders is suspected |
signs and symptoms of PCOS
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