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Eating Disorders
Psych test 3...chapter 33
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/12/2009

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hypothalamus
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which part of the brain contains the appetite regulation center
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obesity
Definition
a BMI of 30 or greater
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black women and white men
Definition
obesity is more common in which groups?
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anorexia
Definition
prolonged loss of appetite
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body image
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a subjective concept of one's physical appearance based on the personal pereptions of self and the reactions of others
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anorexia nervosa
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characterized by a morbid fear of obesity. Symptoms include gross distortion of body image, preoccupation with food, and refusal to eat.
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bulimia
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excessive, insatiable appetite
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bulimia nervosa
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an episodic, uncontrolled, compulsive, rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period of time(binging), followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to rid the body of the excess calories
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serotonin and norepinephrine
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neurochemical influences in bulimia may be associated with which neurotransmitters?
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BMI=weight/height
Definition
formula for determining obesity
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20-24.9
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BMI range for normal weight
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25.0-29.9
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overweight range of BMI
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oral stage of psychosexual development
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which stage is obese people fixed in?
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imbalanced nutrition
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intake of nutrients insufficient to meet metabolic needs
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deficient fluid volume
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decreased intravascular, interstitial, and/or intracellular fluid
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ineffective denial
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conscious or unconscious attempt to disavow the knowledge or meaning of an event to reduce anxiety/fear, but leading to the detriment of health
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