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Chamberlain College of Nursing - NURSING 326Chapter 31 Eating Disorders

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Ch. 31: Eating Disorders Intro  The hypothalamus contains the appetite regulation center within the brain.  It regulates the body’s ability to recognize when it is hungry, when it is not ... hungry, and when it has been sated.  Eating behaviors are influenced by:  Society  Culture  Society and culture have also influenced what is considered a desirable female body Anorexia Nervosa  Prevalent in 1% of women in the US  Age of onset early to late adolescents  Occurs predominantly in females ages 12 to 30  Characterized by a morbid fear of obesity  BMI of 17.5 or lower Types  Restricting  Wt loss via diet; fasting; excess exercise  Binge/purge  Self induced vomit; misuse of laxatives; diuretics; enemas Symptoms  Gross distortion of body image (Characteristic dx)  Individual perception of being fat when obviously under wt or emaciated (excessively thin) [Show More]

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