Eating and Somatoform DisordersAmenorrhea (loss of menstrual cycle) is no longer a symptom for anorexiatypically see a pediatrician first because of adverse effects of disorders (medical evaluation is critical)Pica-persistent eating of non nutritive substances- at least 1 monthTreatment- behavioral intervention "over correction" i.e. brushing childs teeth after eating a cig butt then make them throw it outRumination- repeated regurgitation and re-chewing of food without an explanatory medical problem- at least 1 month- 3 months old to 12 months old- self stimulating- occurs in severely impaired individualsAvoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder- used to be feeding disorder- persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional or energy needs associated with• feeding / eating disturbance before age 6• significant weight loss• significant nutritional
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