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Is there really an eating disorder whereby one can only eat chocolates and sweets?
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Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified / EDNOSis a general classification for a person who does not fit specifically into one of the medical diagnostic categories. One common element to all eating disorders including EDNOS is low self-esteem.Those with EDNOS characteristics may constantly shift between different eating disorders. This shifting or switching can complicate providing a specific professional medical diagnosis for the patient.
Criteria for EDNOS includes the following symptoms
*For females, all of the criteria for anorexia nervosa are met except that the individual has regular menses.
*For males and females all of the criteria for anorexia nervosa are met except that, despite significant weight loss, the individual's current weight still maintains a normal range according to BMI classification.
*For males and females all of the criteria for bulimia nervosa are met except that the binge eating or inappropriate compensation mechanisms occur at a frequency of less than twice a week or for a duration of less than 3 months.
*For males and females the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors by an individual of normal weight after eating small amounts of food. For example: self-induced vomiting after the consumption of two biscuits.
*For males and females repeatedly chewing and spitting out, but not swallowing, most of ones potential daily consumption.
EDNOS is still a Disorder!
It is important to recognize that despite the lack of specific classification the presence of EDNOS symptoms is serious. The potential exists for these symptoms to develop into a categorical diagnostic eating disorder. Should a person NOT eventually exhibit such symptoms of a more specifically classified eating disorder the results can still be severe and most seriously, death. Any person exhibiting any symptoms above or additional symptoms listed on the pages herein should immediately consult a trained medical professional or pyshciatrist for treatment.
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What eating disorders occur in Africa?
Starvation But that's not really an eating disorder cuz there not doing it on purpose
Should i tell my mom that i have an eating disorder?
YES! if you have an eating disorder you must get help. Going to your mom or some other person that you trust is exactly what you need to do. They can help you before you really harm your body with this disorder.
What happens in an eating disorder unit?
a eating disorder is really unhealthy for the body and once youve gain so much weight its gonna get hard to lose a few pounds
Can you get really sick from bulimia?
Yes, all eating disorder can be deadly if not treated and cured.
How do you no if you have a eating disorder?
You won't really know if you have an eating disorder. The only way you could tell was to talk to about it to your doctor or someone who knows about eating habits. If your eating something and you don't feel hungry then your just eating out of habit. It's not a good habit so try breaking it!
Would it mean you have an eating disorder if you skip breakfast and lunch because you're not hungry not because you think you're fat but you do eat dinner later?
If you are not hungry, that is not a sign of an eating disorder. Not eating because you think you are fat can be a sign of an eating disorder. Most people with anorexia or bulimia have body dysphoric disorder, where they cannot really judge how they look. Regardless, skipping meals is unhealthy at any level.
What role do family relationships play in a person's eating disorder?
Family and friends (all relationships, really) play a large role in a person's eating disroder. It can cause an eating disorder or cause it to be worse, but, on the other hand, support can help a person with an eating disroder to recover.
What happens if someone with an eating disorder becomes pregnant?
That would really depend on the severity and type of the eating disorder. The closer to anorexia proper the woman is, the more likely she is to have problems during her pregnancy, and possibly miscarry.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder typically characterized by?
a pathological fear of weight gainnoi really need the question
How to calculate nickel percent in chocolates?
There is really no way to calculate nickel percent in chocolates. There will be a different amount in all kinds of chocolates and none in some.
Can eating disorder and disordered eating be used interchangeably?
Usually, yes. Eating disorder implies a more specific problem. Disorded eating is more of a broad and loose term. interchangeably not really an Eating Disorder is a full blown psychological illness Disordered Eating is often used when its not yet full blown...or when the person is in recovery but still struggling a little. The problem is most people in western society has disordered eating....it can be considered disordered when the person is constantly dieting ("Yo Yo dieting") or just plain isn't eating healthy..which is everyone.....I don't like to use "Disorder Eating" when talking about Eating Disorders....they are different..Disordered Eating isn't severe and doesnt usually require professional help whereas Eating Disorders are serious deadly addictions that require years of professional help...the problem with disordered eating is it can easily become an Eating Disorder
Is eating under 1000 calories per day considered anorexia or an eating disorder?
A 2000 calorie a day diet is normal for the average adult. Anything less nay be trouble depending on the size, weight , height and age of the person. it wouldn't be a eating disorder if a small child ate 1000 calories a day. eating disorder are MENTAL ILLNESSES how much or how little one eats isn't really the disorder. No, just because someone eats less than 1000 calories doesnt mean they have an eating disorder, they could just be on a crash diet. eventually (usually within days or weeks) they will stop no harm done.
