Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

• Distinguish illnesses that fall within the spectrum of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, eating disorder not otherwise specified, and binge-eating disorder
• Understand the biologic, psychologic, social, and cultural factors that underlie the development of disordered eating
• Recognize the impact of eating disorders in special populations: adolescents, athletes, individuals with diabetes mellitus, older women, and pregnant patients
• Develop treatment strategies that include a multidisciplinary team approach and referral plan to address a women's medical, psychologic, and nutritional needs

Updated information in this monograph includes the most current American Diabetes Association recommendations for patient care.

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Volume VII, Number 1, January 2008

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