NUTR100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring, Osteopenia

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Nutrition
• Course: NUTR100
• Professor: Sabina Valentine

Document Summary

Eating disorders! determining an eating disorder rst requires a de nition for normal eating ! peoples attitudes toward eating and body image occur in a continuum ! Dsm - diagnostics statistics module - lists criteria of psychiatric disorders! Perfectionism, low self esteem, need to please others, need for attention, to be in control, troubled relationships, etc. sometimes genetic and environmental in uences are intertwined and related, and one sets the other off! Anorexia nervosa! medical disorder in which unhealthy behaviours are used to maintain body weight less than 85% of expected weight! Health risks:! electrolyte imbalance ! cardiovascular problems ! gastrointestinal problems ! bone problems leading to osteoporosis! muscle and organ wasting ! infertility! dry skin, hair loss, brittle nails! Treatment for eating disorders! successful treatment usually involves a team approach including:! Using rewards and punishment, rewards more often used. Stimulus control behaviours - identify the trigger and respond differently to a stimulus!