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Eating Disorders

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This module will provide you with an overview of some of the common types and causes of eating disorders and how they affect people.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Define the umbrella term ‘eating disorders’ and appreciate the scope of conditions included within this term (including Anorexia Nervosa, Avoidant/Res
  • Recall the epidemiology of eating disorders in the UK
  • Discuss the risk factors for eating disorders
  • Describe the signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
  • Know how to calculate someone's Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Be aware of the diagnostic criteria of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
  • Appreciate the impact of social media on eating disorders
  • List the common complications of eating disorders
  • Discuss the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)’s guidelines for the support and care of people with eating disorders
  • Known when and how to signpost to support services

Modules

Module 1

What are Eating Disorders?

Module 2

How Common are Eating Disorders?

Module 3

Anorexia Nervosa

Module 4

Bulimia Nervosa

Module 5

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Module 6

Risk Factors

Module 7

The Importance of Early Identification

Module 8

Diagnostic Criteria

Module 9

The Influence of Social Media

Module 10

Complications

Module 11

Supporting People with Eating Disorders: Physical Health

Module 12

Supporting People with Eating Disorders: Psychological Health

Module 13

Referring to Support Services

Module 14

Summary

Module 15

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eating disorders are mental health conditions involving eating behaviour, food and body image. Common UK conditions include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and ARFID.

Signs may include restrictive eating, binge eating, purging, weight changes, excessive exercise or preoccupation with food and body image. Early recognition can support timely UK healthcare referral.

Eating disorders can affect physical and mental health, causing malnutrition, dehydration, electrolyte problems and cardiovascular complications. NICE guidance supports appropriate assessment and treatment.

Treatment depends on the eating disorder and individual needs. NICE recommends psychological therapies, nutritional support and medical monitoring where appropriate.

People can speak to their GP or healthcare professional for assessment and referral. UK services such as NHS eating disorder teams can provide specialist support and treatment.