Eating Disorders: Biophysical Conditions
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are complex mental and physical disorders. These three disorders often go undiagnosed for long periods. It isn’t until patients with these conditions seek treatment for GI, hormonal, or heart problems arise that their disorder is discovered (Riehl & Scarlata, 2021). Data shows only 20% of patients with an eating disorder seek treatment. Due to the low diagnosis rate, patients with eating disorders are at high risk for comorbidities and even death. It is important that all health care professionals can recognize the warning signs of eating disorders in their patients. When you provide early interventions, your patient will have better outcomes and recovery.
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are complex mental and physical disorders. These three disorders often go undiagnosed for long periods. It isn’t until patients with these conditions seek treatment for GI, hormonal, or heart problems arise that their disorder is discovered (Riehl & Scarlata, 2021). Data shows only 20% of patients with an eating disorder seek treatment. Due to the low diagnosis rate, patients with eating disorders are at high risk for comorbidities and even death. It is important that all health care professionals can recognize the warning signs of eating disorders in their patients. When you provide early interventions, your patient will have better outcomes and recovery.
American Association of Medical Assistants
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Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Identify three common eating disorders.
Recognize the health risks of three common eating disorders.
Recall treatment options for three common eating disorders.
Outline:
Section 2: Feeding and Eating Disorders
Focused History and Physical Assessment
Complications of Feeding and Eating Disorders
Acute and Chronic Complications
Section 4: Recommended Treatments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Neuromodulation and Neuroimaging
Writer: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center in 2007, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings. Her areas of nutrition specialty include oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine. Meredith has been a guest speaker for numerous cancer survivorship groups and presented telemedicine lectures for North Carolina community colleges. She founded and ran an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment at The University of North Carolina. She is currently a SME writer for Relias.
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