12 Questions
What is a significant risk factor in the development of problems with eating or weight in adolescence or early adulthood?
Childhood adversity
In which type of family environment are girls more at risk for both anorexia and bulimia?
Families with abuse and problems
What is a common characteristic of clients with anorexia nervosa?
Intense fear of gaining weight
What is a common societal factor associated with the increasing prevalence of disordered eating issues?
Westernization
What is the typical age range for the onset of anorexia nervosa?
14-18 years old
Which treatment setting is commonly used for clients with anorexia nervosa who are resistant and uninterested in treatment?
Inpatient specialty eating disorder units
What is a common genetic vulnerability associated with eating disorders?
A particular personality type
Which hypothalamic region is associated with decreased eating and decreased responses to sensory stimuli important to eating?
Lateral Hypothalamus
What neurochemical changes are commonly found in individuals with eating disorders?
Low levels of serotonin and low platelet levels of monoamine oxidase
What is a common developmental factor that may contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa?
Difficulty exerting control over oneself and the environment
Which of the following is a characteristic associated with body image disturbance?
Extreme dissatisfaction with body image
What is a common indulgence seen in those who have developed an eating disorder?
Preoccupation with food, eating, shape, or weight
Explore the biological factors contributing to eating disorders such as Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa, including genetic vulnerability and hypothalamus dysfunction. Learn how family history and psychiatric disorders can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder.
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