Eating Disorders: cuestionario sobre trastornos alimentarios
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Many people go on a diet to lose a few extra pounds, but for some people, dieting turns into an eating disorder. Los investigadores no saben con precisión por qué sucede. Find
out
more about eating disorders by taking this quiz.
1. Si una persona tiene un trastorno alimentario, no se está esforzando lo suficiente para comer bien.
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An eating disorder is a serious medical illness. It's not about lacking the will to
eat
right.
2. The 3 main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and
binge-eating disorder.
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Estos disorders are marked by extremes in eating. A person with an eating disorder may greatly cut back on the amount of food they eat. Or the person may eat large amounts of food y
then force themselves to vomit, over-exercise, or take laxatives to get rid of the
extra
food. Or the person may greatly overeat and not purge the food.
3. About the same number of boys and girls get anorexia
nervosa.
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Girls are much more likely than boys to get anorexia. In fact, anorexia nervosa occurs 3
times more often in females than in males. Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, economic levels, ethnic backgrounds, body weights, and genders. More research is
needed, but people who identify as LGBTQ+ may be at a higher risk of developing an
eating disorder.
4. Los adultos mayores tienen más probabilidades que los adolescentes de tener un trastorno alimentario.
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Teens
and young adults are more likely to develop an eating disorder than children or older
adults.
5. People with anorexia nervosa see themselves as overweight even though they are
dangerously thin.
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Personal with anorexia are obsessed with being thin. Suelen desarrollar hábitos de alimentación peculiares. Es posible que elijan comer solo algunos alimentos Or they may eat foods in small quantities O carefully weigh foods. Pueden consumir píldoras para dietas y laxantes para bajar de peso. They
check their weight over and over again. They often exercise more than normal to control
their weight. This illness can become life-threatening if not treated. The person needs
a full physical and emotional exam and treatment. The person's family must be supportive y take part in the therapy. Esto puede ser fundamental para la recuperación.
6. Al igual que quienes tienen anorexia, las personas que padecen bulimia adelgazan mucho.
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Personal with bulimia usually are of normal weight. Like those with anorexia, people with bulimia are afraid of gaining weight. No están para nada conformes con su cuerpo. They may use
diet pills and laxatives to lose weight. But they don't lose a great deal of weight because they overeat (binge) and then purge. An example of purging may be vomiting food on
purpose to get rid of it.
7. Las personas que tienen un trastorno alimentario con atracones sienten que no tienen control durante estos episodios.
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Darse un atracón significa ingerir una gran cantidad de comida en un determinado periodo de tiempo.
Many binge-eaters eat alone because they are embarrassed at how much food they are eating. They eat even when they are not hungry. They often eat until uncomfortably full. Binge-eaters do not purge after overeating. Tienden a tener sobrepeso.
8. People with eating disorders often don't know they are ill or
they hide their condition.
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Personal with eating disorders may look healthy, but be very ill. Because of this, they may
not
get treatment. Family members or close friends who see the problem can encourage the person to get help. They can offer support during treatment. Treatment for anorexia
includes restoring the lost weight and easing the psychological distress that often caused the weight loss. This distress includes low self-esteem, poor body image, and problems interacting with others. Treatment for bulimia and binge-eating disorder includes eating regular meals and getting nutrition advice. Healthcare providers can also treat any underlying mood or anxiety disorders. The person may also need to take
medicine.