[Consensus document about the nutritional evaluation and management of eating disorders: bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and others].

[Consensus document about the nutritional evaluation and management of eating disorders: bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and others]. Nutr Hosp. 2018 Mar 07;35(Spec No1):49-97 Authors: Gómez Candela C, Palma Milla S, Miján-de-la-Torre A, Rodríguez Ortega P, Matía Martín P, Loria Cohen V, Campos Del Portillo R, Virgili Casas MªN, Martínez Olmos MÁ, Mories Álvarez MªT, Castro Alija MªJ, Martín-Palmero Á Abstract Bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are unique nosological entities. Both show a large variability related to its presentation and severity which involves different therapeutic approaches and the need to individualize the treatment, thus it is indispensable a multidisciplinary approach. Patients with bulimia nervosa may suffer from malnutrition and deficiency states or even excess weight, while in binge eating disorders, it is common overweight or obesity, which determine other comorbidities. Many of the symptoms and complications are associated with compensatory behaviors. There are many therapeutic tools available for the treatment of these patients. The nutritional approach contemplates the individualized dietary advice which guarantees an adequate nutritional state and nutritional education. Its objective is to facilitate the voluntary adoption of eating behaviors that promote health and allow the long-term modification of eating habits and the cessation of purgatory and bingeing behaviors. Psycho...
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