| HSD-Human Services Eating Disorders |
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| HSD500 |
Introduction and Overview of Eating Disorders |
| Students will receive a survey and overview of the major eating disorders. A variety of theoretical perspectives will be presented. Anorexia, bulimia, and other disordered eating patterns will be discussed with respect to etiology, progression, and prevalence. Current approaches to treatment will be reviewed and recovery issues will be discussed. 3 semester hours |
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| HSD508 |
Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders |
| Students will explore in-depth selected treatment approaches for eating illnesses. In addition, attention will be given to diagnostic assessment using various treatment models. Skills and attributes of competent therapists, working with a medical team, and the integration of support and self help groups into treatment will also be discussed. Prerequisites: HSC501, HSC512, HSC506 or HSS531. 3 semester hours |
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| HSD510 |
Medical and Physiological Aspects of Eating Disorders |
| This course will review major organ systems and identify how they are affected by obesity, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia. Medical complications of eating disorders will be described, including, an analysis of the physiological consequences of over-exercising and the binge-purge cycle, and starvation. Medical, nursing, and dental treatment protocols will be reviewed. Prerequisite: HSD500 or permission. 3 semester hours |
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| HSD512 |
Nutrition Treatment for Eating Disorders |
| A topical approach to nutrition and related health conditions, with an emphasis on evaluation of weight control methods. Includes investigation of food fads and fallacies, basic nutritional needs, vegetarian diets, nutrition for athletics and how the professional dietician applies nutritional information. |
| 3 semester hours |
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