A interdisciplinaridade alimentar- tratamento nutricional da anorexia e bulimia nervosas

Abstract

Introduction: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a disorder in whichtheaffectedperson refuses toeatbecausethey are alwaysoverweightand, consequently, restrictstheirfoodintake. Bulimia Nervosa (BN) istypicallycharacterizedbythecompulsiveandrapidingestionoflargeamountsoffoodingestedbythe individual. Objective:Todiscussnutritionaltherapy in eatingdisorderssuch as anorexia and bulimia nervosa, as well as thenutritionist'srelevance in multidisciplinarytreatment, emphasizingdietarynutritionaltreatment. Methodology: It is a bibliographicalreviewaboutstudiesthat approach thefeedingbehavior, involvingtheinterdisciplinaryfeeding in AN and BN. Resultsanddiscussion: The mainobjectivesofnutritionaltherapy in AN are dietaryreeducationandrecoveryof ideal oradjustedweight. The role ofthenutritionistisparamountandindispensable, sinceheistheonlyqualified professional to prepare specificfoodplans. The objectivesofnutritionaltherapy in BN are to minimize compulsions, decreasedietaryrestrictionsandconstitute a regular mealpattern. The nutritionistshouldadvisethepatienton: thedemystificationoferroneousfoodbeliefs; Howtochartyourgoalstobeaccomplished, andseekresourcesrelatedtofood. Conclusion: It shouldbenotedthat a balancedandadequate diet requiresinformation, changes in habitsandwillpower; Attitudesthatonlyaneducationalprocesscanprovide in theclinicalrecovery, in general, ofthe individual withEatingDisorders.