{"product_id":"2940045090902","title":"A Simple Guide to Eating Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eEating disorders is defined as the persistent refusal to eat resulting in marked loss of weight.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a psychological problem with patient becoming obsessed with his or her so called obesity with intent to lose weight as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis condition is more prevalent in women than in men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnset usually occurs in puberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the types of Eating disorders?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEating disorders include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Anorexia nervosa,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Bulimia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Binged eating with induced vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most common cause is ostensible fear of obesity resulting in excessive dieting.\u003cbr\u003eThere is this distorted image of the body size related to psychosexual conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther causes are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Anxiety\u003cbr\u003e2. Depression\u003cbr\u003e3. Low self esteem\u003cbr\u003e4. troubled family and personal relationships\u003cbr\u003e5. History of physical or sexual abuse\u003cbr\u003e6. Cultural and social norms that value people on basis of physical appearance and not inner qualities and strength\u003cbr\u003e7. Sometimes it may be hereditary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of Eating disorders?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms:\u003cbr\u003e1. Progressive and excessive weight loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Loss of muscle mass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Loss of bone mass with osteopenia, osteoporosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Damage to esophagus, lining of stomach, gastritis, bloating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Associated induced endocrine changes (amenorrhea, hirsutism)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Stunted growth due to malnutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Weakened immune system with icy hand and excess hairs (body too cold)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Anemia and Induced vitamin deficiency due to poor nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Fainting spells, sleep disruptions, mental confusion, seizures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Low blood sugar with chills, giddiness, shaking and restlessness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Disruption of body fluid mineral balance especially potassium can affect the heart with irregular heart beat and cardiac arrest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Kidney and liver damage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Constipation, urinary and anal incontinence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Mental development may be affected\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the treatment of Eating disorders?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Hospitalization is necessary when the condition becomes life threatening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Weight restoration to improve mood and health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Correction of nutrition and metabolic deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Psychotherapy and counseling of individual to develop healthy ways of controlling one's life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Use of antidepressant and serotonin blockers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Support groups to help family and nutritional counseling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the prognosis of Eating disorders?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrognosis\u003cbr\u003e1. Good in mild cases\u003cbr\u003e2. Poor in severe cases, may be fatal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003eEating Disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2\u003cbr\u003eAnorexia Nervosa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3\u003cbr\u003eBulimia Nervosa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4\u003cbr\u003eBinge Eating Disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082239033584,"sku":"2940045090902","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045090902_p0.jpg?v=1769890092","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045090902","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}