Today’s Dietitian articles Pt. 2

A black femme person is standing in a kitchen with two children, one held on her left hip. All three are looking at the food on the counter in front of them.

5: Preventing Side Effects in Anorexia Nervosa

Eating Disorders: Preventing Side Effects in Anorexia Nervosa by Whitney English Tabaie, MS
Today's Dietitian | Vol. 19, No. 5, P. 16 | May 2017 Issue
https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0517p16.shtml

KNOWLEDGE CHECK 5

Which of the following is an example of a long-term effect of Anorexia Nervosa?

  • Brittle hair and nails
  • Teeth erosion and/or dental caries
  • Amenorrhea
  • Hypotension

True or False: Heart failure and loss of brain function are possible outcomes from Anorexia Nervosa.

  • True
  • False

6: Eating Disorders in Pregnancy

Eating Disorders in Pregnancy by Lindsay Stenovec, MS, RDN, CEDRD, CLEC
Today's Dietitian | Vol. 20, No. 12, P. 42 | December 2018 Issue
https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/1218p42.shtml

KNOWLEDGE CHECK 6

True or False: It is common for OB/GYN's and physicians to screen for EDs with their perinatal clients.

  • True
  • False

True or False: For pregnant women who suffer from Bulimia Nervosa, the risk for developing Gestational Diabetes is higher.

  • True
  • False

Which of the following is not a nutrient of concern during pregnancy?

  • Sodium
  • Choline
  • DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids
  • Folic Acid

7: Understanding Orthorexia

Understanding Orthorexia by Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD
Today's Dietitian | Vol. 20, No. 2, P. 24 | February 2018 Issue
https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0218p24.shtml

KNOWLEDGE CHECK 7

True or False: A person with orthorexia is not psychologically affected when a forbidden food is eaten or a food rule is broken.

  • True
  • False

Which of the following characteristics is not usually true for those with orthorexia nervosa but is true for those with anorexia nervosa?

  • Intense anxiety and fear around certain foods
  • Eating rituals
  • Restrictive eating habits
  • Weight loss is a goal

8: Exercise & Eating Disorders

Exercise & Eating Disorders by Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD
Today’s Dietitian | Vol. 22, No. 3, P. 36 | March 2020 Issue
https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0320p36.shtml

KNOWLEDGE CHECK 8

True or False: Exercise can be beneficial during eating disorder recovery for increasing bone mineral density and improving body image and self-esteem.

  • True
  • False

True or False: Exercise during eating disorder recovery is dangerous because it will prevent patients/clients from restoring weight.

  • True
  • False