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Consequences of Chewing and Spitting
This fact sheet discusses the psychological, physical, and social consequences of chewing and spitting.
Physical Complications of Self-Induced Vomiting
This resource outlines the physical complications of self-induced vomiting, including dental problems, oesophageal and throat damage, damage to hands nose and eyes, electrolyte disturbance, gastrointestinal issues, and certain effects on appearance.
The Scoff Questionnaire
This is a simple 5 question screening tool that will quickly flag the need for a detailed eating disorder history if required.
Stages of Change
This fact sheet outlines the stages of behavioural change and how to best work with an individual in each stage.
Urge Surfing
This fact sheet describes a mindfulness technique called urge surfing, which helps with resisting engaging in eating disordered behaviours.
Guidelines for the Admission of Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder
Australian clinical practice guidelines for the admission of children and young people with eating disorders.
What Is ARFID?
This fact sheet describes the characteristics of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), its signs, potential causes, and treatment options.
The Effects of Starvation
This fact sheet outlines starvation syndrome and its symptoms, Ancel Keys Semi Starvation study.
Using and Interpreting Growth Charts
This resource provides a guide on how to use and interpret growth charts, including instruction on Z scores, BMI charts, and %mBMI.
Physical Complications of Abuse of Laxatives, Diuretics, and Diet Pills
This resource describes the physical complications associated with the abuse of laxatives, diuretics and diet pills, including electrolyte disturbances, dehydration and oedema, gastrointestinal disturbances, organ and tissue damage and cardiovascular complications as well as psychological implications.
Snack Ideas
This fact sheet suggests snacks recommended by a dietician.
Strategies for Regular Eating
This fact sheet explores some strategies for regular eating.
A Guide to Self Monitoring
Self-monitoring is a key feature of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for the treatment of eating disorders. It involves keeping a daily record of food and fluid intake, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
Physical Complications of Over-Exercise
This resource describes the physical complications associated with over-exercise, including cardiovascular damage, internal complications, bone damage and muscular injuries, reproductive complications and psychological complications.
Family Based Treatment (FBT) for Children & Adolescents
This fact sheet outlines Family Based Treatment for Children & Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.
Pleasant and Distracting Activities
This fact sheet suggests some pleasant and distracting activities that may help with dealing with negative emotions.
Refeeding Syndrome
This fact sheet outlines refeeding syndrome in individuals with eating disorders.
Pharmacotherapy and Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines the use of medications in individuals with eating disorders.
Interpreting Biochemical Data In the Context of Eating Disorders
This resource outlines the potential reasons for pathology results in relation to disordered eating.
Nutrition Assessment Template: Eating Disorders
This template outlines the topic areas to assess for when conducting a nutrition assessment of someone with an eating disorder.
Types of Eating Disorders
This resource outlines 7 common eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), PICA, rumination disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED).
The Diet Cycle
This fact sheet outlines the diet cycle.
Evidence Based Practice Treatment Options
This fact sheet outlines the evidence based practice treatment options for individuals with eating disorders.
Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa
This fact sheet provides you with an outline of severe and enduring Anorexia Nervosa.
Nutritional Assessment - ARFID
This information sheet can be used to help guide you in conducting a comprehensive nutrition assessment with an individual that has an eating disorder, or that you suspect may have an eating disorder.
Body Image in Children
This resource discusses body image in children, signs that children may be struggling with body image, and why it is important to promote healthy body image and how.
Physical & Psychological Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Anorexia Nervosa.
The Role of a Speech Pathologist in ARFID
This resource describes the role of a speech pathologist in the medical treatment of ARFID. Speech pathologists can assist with swallowing skills, feeding/eating efficiency and oral motor/sensory skills.
Treatment Summary for Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines the recommended evidence based treatment for each eating disorder.
ARFID and The Fight or Flight Response
This resource outlines the fight or flight response and how it can interact with ARFID.
What Is Pica
Pica is a type of eating disorder that involves persistent eating of non-food substances/objects which have no nutrition. This fact sheet explains it's causes, signs and symptoms, and outlines treatment options.
Signs of a Positive vs Unhelpful Relationship with Eating and Exercise
Below is a detailed list of healthy and unhealthy eating and exercise behaviours which may support in the identification of disordered eating or exercise.
Physical Activity and Eating Disorders
Physical activity can play an important role in the recovery from an eating disorder but can also be an expression of eating disorder behaviour. This resource outlines how to tell if exercise is part of eating disorder behaviours, and how to safely incorporate exercise into eating disorder recovery.
Managing Challenging Eating Disorder Behaviours in an Inpatient Setting
The fact sheet outlines how to manage challenging eating disorder behaviours in an inpatient setting.
Involuntary Treatment and Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines involuntary treatment for eating disorders, and the situations where it may be employed.
Eating Disorders: Common Triggers
This resource outlines some common triggers that increase the likelihood of binge eating.
Eating Disorder Prevalence Among Transgender People
This fact sheet discusses the health concerns and prevalence of eating disorders amongst transgender individuals and potential treatment avenues.
Getting Help Early
This fact sheet discusses the importance of early intervention for individuals with disordered eating, and provides information on finding support.
MBS The Specialist Review
Outlining an MBS 'stepped model' for best practice care for eligible patients.
What Is Anorexia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Anorexia Nervosa.
What Is OSFED?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for OSFED.
Weighing an Individual with an Eating Disorder
This fact sheet outlines what to be aware of if you decide to weigh an individual with an eating disorder.
Low Level Food Exposure Activities
This resource describes some low level food exposure activities to expose children, young-adults and adults to food and meal preparation with a focus on learning about the food and enjoying the experience.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Bulimia Nervosa.
Medical and Psychological Consequences of Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the potential medical and psychological consequences of eating disorder behaviours.
Eating Disorders and Older Populations
This fact sheet explores the complexities of eating disorders in older populations, co-morbidities, and specific treatment options.
Boys and Men
This resources discusses the prevalence and diagnosis of eating disorders in boys and men.
What are Gastrointestinal Disturbances in Eating Disorders?
This fact sheet outlines the impacts of common eating disorder behaviours on the gastrointestinal system.
Resources For Health Professionals
This document provides a listing of helpful resources for health professionals.
Managing Distress in Individuals with Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines the distress felt by individuals with eating disorders and provides some tips on how to help manage individuals distress.
Physical and Psychological Effects of Binge Eating Disorder
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Binge Eating Disorder.
Girls Percentile Charts
Percentile charts for girls to assess patterns of growth.
What are Menstural Disturbances in Eating Disorders?
This fact sheet outlines amenorrhoea and its management in individuals with eating disorders.
What is Rumination Disorder?
This fact sheet provides an overview of rumination disorder, its treatment options, signs and symptoms.
What is Normal and Natural Eating?
This fact sheet provides information on what natural eating is and makes suggestions for how to normalise eating patterns.
Clinical Supervision
This fact sheet outlines the role of clinical supervision, what to look for in a clinical supervisor and how to find a clinical supervisor.
Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Misuse
This resource discusses the relationship between Type 1 diabetes and eating disorder behaviours, discussing insulin misuse, why people with diabetes are more likely to develop eating disorders, the signs that individuals need more support with diabetes management, and where to find help for diabetes impacted eating disorder behaviours.
Social Media and Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the impact of social media on eating disorders.
5 Misconceptions About Feeding In Children
This resource discusses 5 misconceptions about feeding in children
Physical and Psychological Effects of Bulimia Nervosa
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Bulimia Nervosa.
Boys Percentile Charts
Percentile charts for boys to assess patterns of growth.