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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders. Image found on: http://www.fueradeclase.com/public/es/especial?idtitular=205937&seccion=confidencial. Eating Disorders. Def: an extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death. Causes vary: Mental/emotional factors Social/family pressures

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Eating Disorders

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  1. Eating Disorders Image found on: http://www.fueradeclase.com/public/es/especial?idtitular=205937&seccion=confidencial

  2. Eating Disorders • Def: an extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death. • Causes vary: • Mental/emotional factors • Social/family pressures • Perfectionism • Genetic? • Majority of cases occur in females, but not all!

  3. Anorexia Nervosa • Irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self imposed starvation • Psychological disorder with physical and emotional consequences • Relates to self concept and coping abilities

  4. Extremely low caloric intake Obsession with exercising Emotional problems 15% below normal body weight Denial of eating problem Distorted body image Unnatural interest with food and calories Symptoms of Anorexia

  5. Malnutrition/ starvation Amenorrhea Loss of bone density Low blood pressure/temp. Reduction in organ size Slowed metabolism Irregular heart beat Cardiac arrest Sudden death Health consequences

  6. Bulimia Nervosa • Compulsive pattern of binging on food and then purging, fasting, or compulsive exercise. • Excessive overeating followed by vomiting or use of laxatives.

  7. Dehydration Kidney damage Cardiac problems Tooth decay Tissue damage in mouth, stomach and esophagus Nutrient deficiencies Raspy voice Within 10-15lbs normal body weight 10,000 – 40,000 calories per binge Frequent bathroom breaks after eating Health Consequences

  8. Image Found on: http://www.ais-haka.net/middle/StudentWorld/Health/Grade_8/Sood-bulimia/Bulimia.html

  9. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) • Periods of uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eating in a short period of time • No purging, but possible sporadic fasts or repetitive diets • Often feelings of shame or self-hatred after a binge which can begin the cycle again • Body weight may vary from normal to mild, moderate, or severe obesity

  10. Symptoms/Health Consequences • May struggle with: • Anxiety • Depression • Loneliness • Feeling out of control • Eating when not hungry • Eating in secret • Similar risks to those associated with obesity • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Heart disease • Diabetes • Gallbladder disease

  11. Do Not look at notes! • Name the eating disorder that is characterized by irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self imposed starvation • Name 2 signs of this eating disorder • Name 2 health consequences of this eating disorder

  12. Review Continued • Name the eating disorder that is characterized by compulsive pattern of binging on food and then purging, fasting, or compulsive exercise • Name 2 signs of this eating disorder • Name 2 health consequences of this eating disorder

  13. How to help: what to AVOID • Conflicts or battle of the wills • Placing blame, shame, or guilt • Giving simple solutions • Confrontation with a group • KEEPING IT A SECRET! • See Handout

  14. Interesting Facts • A study of one teen adolescent magazine over the course of the 20 years found that in articles about fitness or exercise plans, 74% cited “to become more attractive” as a reason to start exercising and 51% of them noted the need to lose weight or burn calories Found on www.NationalEatingDisorders.org

  15. Interesting Fact • A study of 4, 294 network television commercials revealed that 1 out of every 3.8 commercials send some sort of “attractiveness message,” telling viewers what is or is not attractive. These researchers estimate that the average adolescent sees over 5, 260 “attractiveness messages” per year. Found on www.NationalEatingDisorders.org

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