| Amanda Mellowspring, MS,RD,LD |
Eating Disorders |
*An important note regarding eating disorders: The diagnostic criteria for
eating disorder classifications can be fairly restrictive, not allowing individuals a "clear
fit" into one criteria. This does not mean that you do not have an eating disorder - if
you are unsure, please seek medical advice! Most individuals with eating disorder
behaviors cross over between several diagnostic criteria. It is important to seek help
to start the recovery process.
Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexia Nervosa is a diagnostic eating disorder with general
manifestations of refusal to maintain body weight within appropriate ranges for
height and age; intense fear of gaining weight or becoming "fat", although
underweight; distorted body image; & amenorrhea (loss of 3 consecutive menstrual
cycles).
Bulimia Nervosa: Bulimia Nervosa is a diagnostic eating disorder with general
manifestations of recurrent episodes of binge eating (eating large amounts of food in
a discrete time period); feelings of lack of control over eating behaviors during
binges; purging behaviors (self-induced vomiting, laxative and/or diuretic abuse,
strict dieting or fasting, and/or vigorous exercise); & body image issues.
Compulsive Overeating/Binge Eating Disorder: Compulsive overeating or
binge eating disorder is a diagnostic eating disorder with general manifestations of
recurrent episodes of binge eating (eating large amounts of food in a discrete time
period); feelings of lack of control over eating behaviors during binges; repeated
attempts to lose weight; preoccupation with weight and dieting; & consuming "diet
foods" when accompanied & "forbidden foods" in secrecy.
Orthorexia Nervosa: Orthorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder term coined by Dr.
Steven Bratman, an MD with a complementary & alternative focus and a
self-professed recovered orthorexic. Orthorexia Nervosa is an unhealthy obsession
with healthful eating, dietary extremism, and total body purity. Often, individuals
with orthorexia are focused more on ideal health and perfect balance and purity than
on weight or body image. Different from other diagnostic eating disorders,
orthorexic individuals often feel a strong sense of virtue and pride in their eating
behaviors, often to the point of harshly judging others' food preferences and lifestyles.
This information has been made available for informational purposes only. It is not
intended to diagnose. If you are interested in more information regarding eating
disorders, please contact me or seek additional health care support.
eating disorder classifications can be fairly restrictive, not allowing individuals a "clear
fit" into one criteria. This does not mean that you do not have an eating disorder - if
you are unsure, please seek medical advice! Most individuals with eating disorder
behaviors cross over between several diagnostic criteria. It is important to seek help
to start the recovery process.
Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexia Nervosa is a diagnostic eating disorder with general
manifestations of refusal to maintain body weight within appropriate ranges for
height and age; intense fear of gaining weight or becoming "fat", although
underweight; distorted body image; & amenorrhea (loss of 3 consecutive menstrual
cycles).
Bulimia Nervosa: Bulimia Nervosa is a diagnostic eating disorder with general
manifestations of recurrent episodes of binge eating (eating large amounts of food in
a discrete time period); feelings of lack of control over eating behaviors during
binges; purging behaviors (self-induced vomiting, laxative and/or diuretic abuse,
strict dieting or fasting, and/or vigorous exercise); & body image issues.
Compulsive Overeating/Binge Eating Disorder: Compulsive overeating or
binge eating disorder is a diagnostic eating disorder with general manifestations of
recurrent episodes of binge eating (eating large amounts of food in a discrete time
period); feelings of lack of control over eating behaviors during binges; repeated
attempts to lose weight; preoccupation with weight and dieting; & consuming "diet
foods" when accompanied & "forbidden foods" in secrecy.
Orthorexia Nervosa: Orthorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder term coined by Dr.
Steven Bratman, an MD with a complementary & alternative focus and a
self-professed recovered orthorexic. Orthorexia Nervosa is an unhealthy obsession
with healthful eating, dietary extremism, and total body purity. Often, individuals
with orthorexia are focused more on ideal health and perfect balance and purity than
on weight or body image. Different from other diagnostic eating disorders,
orthorexic individuals often feel a strong sense of virtue and pride in their eating
behaviors, often to the point of harshly judging others' food preferences and lifestyles.
This information has been made available for informational purposes only. It is not
intended to diagnose. If you are interested in more information regarding eating
disorders, please contact me or seek additional health care support.
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