Bøger af Ellie Morrison

Food addiction refers to compulsive overeating, where a person engages in frequent episodes of uncontrolled eating. Food disorders are associated with persistent behaviors of eating which affect the individual's health, their emotions and capability to function in their life. Binge eating is a food disorder characterized by a loss of control over eating. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses among adolescents. Individuals suffering from this disorder eat unusually large amount of food in relatively short periods of time. Some common symptoms of binge eating are feelings of distress, such as shame, disgust, or guilt. Purging behaviors, such as calorie restriction, vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative or diuretic use are some other symptoms. There are several medical complications associated with binge eating disorders, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, severe dehydration and constipation. It can be treated with the help of nutritional assistance and medication. This book explores the challenges and concerns of food addiction and disorders. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by it.

An eating disorder refers to a mental disorder that involves abnormal eating behaviors resulting in a negative impact on physical and mental health. Food addiction is an eating disorder, where a person eats uncontrollably and compulsively without having hunger. There are other types of eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder. A person may experience symptoms, such as mood swings, fatigue, frequent bathroom breaks after eating, and inexplicable weight changes. Evaluation of these disorders involves blood tests, physical examination and psychological evaluation for understanding eating beliefs and behaviors. Treatments for eating disorders vary according to the type and severity of the condition. Some common treatment methods are psychotherapy, Maudsley approach, nutrition counseling and medications. This book provides significant insights into the evaluation and management of food addictions and eating disorders. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study. This book will prove immensely beneficial to medical students, mental health professionals, and nutritionists.

Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions characterized by severe and persistent abnormal eating behaviors. Addiction to food is a compulsive or uncontrollable urge to eat food that does not relate to the feelings of hunger. These conditions are associated with distressing thoughts and emotions that may affect physical, psychological and social function. Some common symptoms of eating disorders include food binges, restriction of food, and purging behaviors like vomiting or over exercising. Heritability and genes play a significant role in the development of eating disorders, but people having no family history can also develop these disorders. There are several types of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc. A variety of physical and psychological evaluations, as well as lab tests are used to diagnose eating disorders. The treatment of an eating disorder is based on the type and severity the condition. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy are some methods of treating eating disorders. This book unravels the recent studies on eating disorders and addictions. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.