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Body Image and Disordered Eating

Explore signs, causes, & health consequences of anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating disorders. Learn how to identify those struggling with disordered eating.

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Body Image and Disordered Eating

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  1. Body Image and Disordered Eating Psychology

  2. Socratic Seminar What do you remember about eating disorders? Discuss the topic with your group. Be prepared to share your knowledge with the class. Socrates 469-399 B.C http://www.accountingethics.com/ 2 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  3. Objectives • Identify signs and symptoms of disordered eating • Understand the causes of disordered eating Property of CTE Joint Venture

  4. Disordered Eating Review Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Restriction of calories May be combined with excessive exercise Extremely thin body type Large consumption of calories followed by purging Bad teeth, scabs on fingers, abuse of laxatives, secretive behavior Normal or slightly overweight body type Property of CTE Joint Venture

  5. Other types of disordered eating • Constant dieting • Abuse of laxatives/diuretics • Abuse of diet pills • Athletes may experiment with any of these methods for weight control- they may combine methods • Athletes may occasionally utilize these methods

  6. Health Consequences of Anorexia • Malnutrition and starvation may occur • Bones may become very brittle • Body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure may drop • Organ size may be reduced • Heart problems and sudden cardiac death may occur Property of CTE Joint Venture

  7. Health Consequences of Bulimia • Dehydration • Sore, inflamed throat and swollen glands • Damaged teeth from stomach acid from vomiting • Damaged stomach, intestines, or kidneys • Irregular heart rhythms • Heart failure • Death Property of CTE Joint Venture

  8. Health Consequences of Binge Eating • Become overweight or obese • Develop high blood pressure • Develop Type 2 diabetes • Develop cardiovascular disease • Possible stomach rupture • Disruption of heart rhythm • Liver damage Property of CTE Joint Venture

  9. Write on your Slates What sports/athletes do you think would be most likely to practice disordered eating? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  10. Why do people practice these behaviors? Athletes Non-athletes Uniform shows body Weight classes Perceive that it will improve performance Coach tells them to lose weight Fit in socially Television and media Want to look like Hollywood stars and models Attract a boyfriend/girlfriend

  11. Common Reasons: Beyond Appearances • Low self-esteem • Pressure from external sources • People pleasers • Peer pressure • Search for perfection • Obsessive personality • Other factors: • History of abuse • Family upbringing • Lack of emotional support • Cultural issues • Spiritual disconnection

  12. Identifying Someone With an Eating Disorder • Social isolation & withdrawal from friends & family • A lack of confidence in athletic abilities • Ritualistic behavior (organizing food on their plate) • An obsession with counting calories • An obsession with constantly exercising, especially just before a meal • An obsession with weighing self • A constant overestimation of body size • Patterns of leaving the table directly after eating to go to into the restroom • Problems related to eating disorders (malnutrition, menstrual irregularities, or chronic fatigue) • A family history of eating disorders

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