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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight.

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Eating disorders only affect young women and have no impact on men.

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A person suffering from anorexia nervosa may exhibit symptoms such as engaging in binge-eating followed by self-induced vomiting.

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Eating disorders are easily treatable and do not often coexist with other illnesses.

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Individuals with anorexia nervosa often perceive themselves as overweight, even when they are underweight.

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An individual with anorexia nervosa typically perceives themselves as overweight despite being underweight.

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Brittle hair and nails are not symptoms associated with eating disorders.

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Multiorgan failure can be a consequence of malnutrition due to eating disorders.

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Behavioral issues leading to insufficient eating are irrelevant in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

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Psychotherapy is ineffective for treating many eating disorders.

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Hospitalization is never necessary for patients with eating disorders.

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Fine hair growth all over the body is a symptom of potential eating disorders.

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Restoring a healthy weight is a key component in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

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Gestational diabetes typically occurs in the 1st trimester of pregnancy.

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Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by the body’s inability to respond to insulin's signal.

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Angina is a standalone illness that can occur independently of heart disease.

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Glucose is the primary source of energy for most cells in the body.

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Up to 25% of pregnant women may develop prediabetes during their pregnancy.

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Diabetes mellitus is characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose in the blood.

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Hypoglycemia can occur from consuming an imbalanced diet that lacks sufficient carbohydrates.

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Coronary heart disease occurs when blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed or blocked.

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Unstable angina refers to a chronic condition that rarely changes in severity.

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The pancreas secretes glucagon to lower blood sugar levels.

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Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

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By 2050, an estimated 48 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with diabetes.

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Prediabetes is a condition resulting from low blood sugar levels.

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Type 1 diabetes is the result of the body improperly using the insulin it creates.

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Diabetes is the leading cause of nerve damage and circulation problems in adults.

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Eating too many unrefined carbohydrates can lead to hypoglycemia.

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Eating small amounts of processed red meat is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

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Replacing red meat with plant-based proteins can lower levels of LDL cholesterol.

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Soluble fiber can contribute to rising blood glucose levels by slowing digestion.

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Cereal fiber specifically refers to the boxed breakfast cereals found in supermarkets.

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A higher intake of dietary fiber is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by low HDL cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

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Cholesterol is used in the liver to make vitamins necessary for heart health.

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Beans and legumes are considered good sources of dietary fiber.

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Fruits and vegetables with edible skin and seeds are good sources of fiber.

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Whole grain cereals are considered excellent sources of fiber if they contain less than three grams per serving.

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Monounsaturated fats are primarily found in oils like sunflower and corn oil.

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Omega-3 fats can be derived from both fish and certain plant sources.

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An excellent source of fiber contains at least five grams per serving.

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It is recommended to rely solely on fiber supplements for fiber intake.

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All cooking oils are either exclusively monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats.

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Higher blood levels of omega-3 fats have been linked to a higher risk of premature death among older adults.

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Flashcards

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by extreme thinness, fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and severely restricted eating.

Is Anorexia Nervosa a lifestyle choice?

Anorexia Nervosa is a serious mental health condition, not just a fad diet. It can be life-threatening if left untreated.

What are some behaviors associated with Anorexia Nervosa besides restricting food intake?

People with this disorder might engage in binge-eating followed by self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives.

What are the possible outcomes of Anorexia Nervosa?

While some individuals recover after a single episode, others may experience relapses or struggle with a more chronic form, requiring long-term treatment.

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What are some co-occurring conditions with eating disorders?

Eating disorders can coexist with other mental health conditions, such as depression and substance abuse, making it important to address both.

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Restoring Healthy Weight

A key aspect of treatment for anorexia nervosa that involves restoring the person's weight to a healthy level.

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Treating Psychological Issues

A crucial part of anorexia nervosa treatment that focuses on addressing the psychological factors contributing to the disorder.

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Reducing Relapse Risk

A component of anorexia nervosa treatment aiming to reduce behaviors and thoughts that lead to insufficient eating and prevent future relapses.

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Body Image Distortion

The persistent and excessive concern about weight and body image, often leading to distorted perceptions of self.

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Obsessive Food Control

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a preoccupation with food and weight, leading to obsessive behaviors like carefully portioning food and consuming limited quantities.

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Binge-Eating and Purging

Some individuals with anorexia nervosa engage in binge-eating followed by purging behaviors like self-induced vomiting or using laxatives.

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Chronic Course of Anorexia Nervosa

While some individuals experience a single episode of anorexia nervosa and recover fully, others may experience relapses or chronic forms of the disorder which can lead to significant health deterioration.

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What is diabetes?

A condition where the body's cells cannot use glucose for energy as efficiently as they should, leading to high blood sugar levels.

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What is Insulin?

A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose enter cells for energy.

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What is hyperglycemia?

A condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels.

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What is hypoglycemia?

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels.

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What is gestational diabetes?

A type of diabetes that often develops in pregnant women, usually resolving after delivery.

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What is type 1 diabetes?

Diabetes that develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.

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What is type 2 diabetes?

Diabetes that develops when the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use it properly.

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What is prediabetes?

A condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes

A condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to a lack of insulin.

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Gestational Diabetes

High blood sugar levels during pregnancy, often developing around the 24th week.

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Prediabetes

A condition characterized by moderately elevated blood sugar levels, often a precursor to type 2 diabetes.

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Type 2 Diabetes

The most common type of diabetes, where cells become resistant to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

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Coronary Heart Disease

A narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.

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Angina

Chest pain or discomfort caused by restricted blood flow to the heart, a symptom of coronary heart disease.

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Unstable Angina

A sudden worsening or undiagnosed chest pain, a more serious form of angina.

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Heart Disease

Any condition affecting the heart's ability to function efficiently.

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Red meat and heart disease

Regular consumption of red meat, particularly processed red meat, can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease or any other cause.

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Healthy meat alternatives

Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources like beans, soy foods, nuts, fish, and poultry can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Unsaturated fats and LDL cholesterol

Plant-based protein sources contain unsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart disease.

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Soluble fiber and blood sugar

Soluble fiber, found in plant-based foods, forms a gel in the gut, slowing digestion and preventing blood sugar spikes.

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Diabetes and heart disease risk

Stable blood sugar levels are crucial for managing diabetes, a condition that doubles the risk of heart disease.

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Soluble fiber and cholesterol

Soluble fiber can lower blood cholesterol by interfering with bile acid production in the liver.

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Fiber and heart health

Higher dietary fiber intake, especially from whole grains, is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and metabolic syndrome.

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Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease and diabetes.

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What are good sources of fiber?

Foods like apples, corn, beans, and berries that contain edible skin or seeds are good sources of fiber.

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What are good sources of fiber?

Whole grains like whole wheat pasta, whole grain cereals, and whole wheat bread are good sources of fiber. Look for at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.

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What are good sources of fiber?

Nuts like peanuts, walnuts, and almonds are a good source of fiber and healthy fats, but watch portion sizes because they are high in calories.

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How much fiber is considered good?

An excellent source of fiber has 5 grams or more per serving, while a good source has 2.5-4.9 grams per serving.

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Where are monounsaturated fats found?

Monounsaturated fats are found in olive, peanut, and canola oils, avocados, nuts like almonds and pecans, and seeds like pumpkin and sesame seeds.

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Where are polyunsaturated fats found?

Polyunsaturated fats are found in sunflower, corn, soybean, and flaxseed oils, walnuts, flax seeds, fish, and canola oil.

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What are omega-3 fats and where are they found?

Omega-3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fat that the body cannot make, so they must come from food. Good sources include fish, flax seeds, walnuts, and canola oil.

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How should you get your fiber?

It's best to get fiber from food instead of supplements.

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Study Notes

  • Eating disorders cause serious disruptions to everyday diets, including extremely small food amounts or excessive eating.
  • Concerns about body weight or shape are common characteristics.
  • Eating disorders frequently begin during the teenage or young adult years, but can develop at other ages.
  • Eating disorders affect both men and women.
  • They often coexist with other medical illnesses, such as depression and substance abuse.

Different Types of Eating Disorders

  • Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by:
    • Extreme thinness and unwillingness to maintain a healthy weight.
    • Intense fear of gaining weight.
    • Distorted body image, where self-esteem is heavily influenced by body weight and shape perceptions.
    • Lack of menstruation in females.
    • Extremely restricted eating.
    • Many individuals with anorexia nervosa see themselves as overweight, even when underweight.
    • Eating, food, and weight control become obsessions.
    • Individuals with anorexia nervosa repeatedly weigh themselves, meticulously portion food, and eat very small quantities of specific foods.
    • Engaging in binge eating followed by actions like extreme dieting, excessive exercise, self-induced vomiting and laxative/diuretic misuse.
    • Some recover fully after treatment, some experience relapses, and some have a chronic form of the disorder that negatively affects their health.
    • Symptoms such as bone thinning (osteopenia or osteoporosis), brittle hair/nails, dry/yellowish skin, body hair growth, growth of fine hair over the body, mild anemia, muscle wasting/weakness, severe constipation, low blood pressure, slowed breathing/pulse, heart damage, brain damage, multi-organ failure, low body temperature, lethargy, tiredness and infertility may develop over time.

Treating Eating Disorders

  • Adequate nutrition, limiting exercise, and stopping purging behaviors are fundamental treatment aspects.
  • Psychotherapy (individual, group, family), medical care and monitoring, nutritional counseling, and medications are often part of treatment plans.
  • Hospitalization may be necessary for severe malnutrition or to ensure adequate food intake.
  • Treating anorexia nervosa involves restoring a healthy weight, addressing psychological issues related to the eating disorder, and reducing/eliminating behaviors that result in poor eating habits to prevent relapses.
  • Heart conditions, including various heart diseases, affect the heart's efficiency.
  • Coronary Heart Disease: Is caused by the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, reducing blood flow and causing symptoms like angina (chest pain) or a heart attack.
  • Angina is chest pain or discomfort resulting from restricted blood supply associated with coronary heart disease.
  • Heart attack (Myocardial Infarction): A heart attack occurs when a piece of fatty material breaks off and clogs a coronary artery, causing damage to the heart muscle.
  • Heart failure occurs when the heart's pumping action is ineffective, leading to fatigue and shortness of breath.
  • Arrhythmias are disruptions in the heart's electrical activity, affecting the heart rate and rhythm.
  • Valve disease: Problems with heart valves can create workload stress on the heart muscle, which leads to symptoms like shortness of breath, swollen ankles, fatigue, chest pain, and dizziness.
  • High blood pressure ( Hypertension): Increases the risk of serious cardiovascular conditions like coronary heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
  • Congenital heart conditions: Malformations in the heart structure, typically diagnosed during early fetal development.

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This quiz explores the key characteristics, misconceptions, and treatment aspects of anorexia nervosa. Evaluate your understanding of this eating disorder, including its symptoms and potential health consequences. It is essential to tackle misinformation and deepen your knowledge about this critical mental health issue.

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