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Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa. For High School Students Casey Grasso Cone MW 9:25. WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA?. Anorexia Nervosa is…. An eating disorder where one continually starves themselves. AND/OR…. Disorder that focuses on food but attempts to deal with perfection. Probable Causes.

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Anorexia Nervosa

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa For High School Students Casey Grasso Cone MW 9:25

  2. WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA?

  3. Anorexia Nervosa is… • An eating disorder where one continually starves themselves.

  4. AND/OR…. • Disorder that focuses on food but attempts to deal with perfection.

  5. Probable Causes Anorexia Nervosa Patients tend to have: Low self-esteem Perfectionist standards from peers, families, and oneself

  6. Probable Causes cont. Poor body image Idealized thinness Dissatisfied with their own body

  7. MALES CAN BE ANOREXIC TOO • 10-15% of patients are males • Less likely to seek treatment because “women’s disease” • Gay males: 15% bulimic & 20% anorexic

  8. Types of Anorexia PURGING Restricting • Induced vomiting after eating. • Leads to serious digestive system health risks. • Restricted amount of food entered into the body. • Dieting, fasting, and exercising.

  9. Anorexia Physical Signs and Symptoms Slow heart rate Brittle bones Muscle loss

  10. Anorexia Physical Signs and Symptoms cont. • Dehydration • Fainting &/or fatigue • Decreased fertility

  11. Dramatic weight loss Denial of being too thin Fixation on body image Critical of appearance Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms

  12. Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms cont. Preoccupation with food Secret food rituals

  13. Signs and Symptoms of Purging Using laxatives or diet pills Throwing up immediately after eating Compulsive exercise

  14. OTHER NEGATIVE EFFECTS

  15. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIETING AND ANOREXIA HEALTHY DIETING ANOREXIA • Attempt to control weight • Attempt to control life • Self-esteem based on body image • Self-esteem based on more than body image. • Weight loss is a way to be happy • Weight loss to be healthy • Goal is to lose weight in a healthy way. • Becoming thin is all that matters; health is not a concern.

  16. STATISTICS 1 in every 200 American women suffer 3rd most common chronic illness among young adults.

  17. STATISTICS Most common age is between 12 and 25 Only 1 in 10 people receive treatment

  18. SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS Certain cultures influence diseases like anorexia Western society mostly Families, friends, and environments

  19. Admitting you have a problem • Talk to someone • Stay away from people and places that may cause a relapse • Seek professional help Steps to Recovery

  20. HOW TO HELP • Confront the patient • Talk to an adult or professional • Call the National Eating Disorders Association • 1-847-931-2237 OR research for tips on: • National Eating Disorders Association Eating Disorders Kill!

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