Eating Disorders

1
Eating Disorders

• M. Burns, PhD, RD
• FCS 3755

2
Eating Disorders

• Anorexia nervosa (AN)
• Bulimia nervosa (BN)
• Binge-eating disorder (BED)
• Eating disorder not otherwise specified
  (disordered eating)
• Criteria for diagnosis

3
Epidemiology

• AN
• Introverted
• Obsessional
• Perfectionistic
• Low self-esteem
• Family functions

• BN
• Addiction
• Family
• Sociocultural
• Cognitive-behavioral

4
Clinical Characteristics

• AN
• Dizziness, confusion
• Cachexia
• Loss of menses
• Osteoporosis

• BN
• GI distress
• Callus on fingers
• Normal weight
• Enamel erosion

5
Nutritional Assessment

• Anthropometrics
• Biochemical
• Clinical
• Dietary
• Eating behaviors

6
Facets of Therapy

• Psychological
• Nutritional
• Drugs
• Group therapy
• Cognitive-behavior therapy

7
Current Issue

• Second-generation eating disorders