Eating Disorders

1. Eating Disorders 8th grade Health

2. Eating Disorder • A mental disorder in which the person affected has a distorted body image • 3 types: • Anorexia Nervosa • Bulimia Nervosa • Binge Eating Disorder

3. Anorexia Nervosa • Self starvation; very thin • Weight loss of 25% or more in a short period of time • Distorted body image- sees overweight person in the mirror • Severe risks include death

4. Bulimia Nervosa • “Binge and Purge”- intake of lots of calories followed by need to rid the body of the calories through self-induced vomiting, laxative use, or over exercise • Near normal body weight • Can have combination of Anorexia and Bulimia • Distorted body image

5. Binge Eating Disorder /Obesity • Also called compulsive eating disorder • Addiction to food • Intake of lots of calories without the need to rid the body of the calories after • Binge without the purge • Severe complications include heart disease, diabetes, etc.

6. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) • Distorted view of themselves • Become fixated/ obsessed with the body part that see as “distorted or defective” • Can be weight, nose, hair, muscles, etc.

7. 3 Body Types • Endomorph: big bones, round face, large trunks and thighs, high % body fat (around the midsection) • Mesomorph: broad shoulders, narrow waist, large muscles, fast metabolism, “Natural Muscle Man” • Ectomorph: thin, linear appearance, narrow waist, hips and shoulders, fast metabolism, lean muscle, low % body fat

8. Signs of an Eating Disorder • Repeated comments on being fat. • Desire to eat in secret or to not eat with others. • Repeated visits to the bathroom after eating. • Frequent bloodshot eyes, sore throat, or tooth decay. • Evidence of vomiting or diarrhea in the bathroom. • Complaints of water retention or extreme weight changes. • Dizziness, fainting, mood swings • Intolerance to heat and cold. • Incidences of stealing food or money.

9. Why do they act this way? • Unrealistic expectations • Extreme need to be in control of themselves, yet they are totally out of control. • Strong need for approval and acceptance but feel unable to meet demands of others. • Negative self-concepts, automatically expect situations to turn out bad. • Interpret actions and reactions of others as critical and are uncomfortable with praise. • Avoid new challenges because they are afraid they will fail. • If something bad does happen they blow it out of proportion an take it very personally. • All decisions are based on “shoulds” and “should nots”.

10. How can eating disorders be prevented? • Accept others’ feelings and allow them to be explored without criticism. • Love and approval should not be based on physical appearance or correct behavior. • Weight control should come through healthy eating rather than bribes, special diets, etc. • Comments on body shape and weight should be avoided. • Families and friends need to have realistic expectations and avoid perfectionist all-or-nothing thinking.

11. Questions for Eating Disorders Video • What are some shared characteristics of anorexics, bulimics, and compulsive overeaters? • What role did food play in Staci’s life? Why do you think anorexics ritualize their eating and even their non-eating habits? • Suppose you were a parent. How would you handle a self-starver like Staci? A Bulimic like Shauna? A compulsive eater like Mike? • What are some severe physical consequences that can result from anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating?