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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders. Anorexia and Bulimia Zip Code 28173. Anorexia Nervosa. A fear of gaining weight coupled with disturbances in perceptions of the body. Excessive weight loss is the most noticeable clue.

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Eating Disorders

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  1. Eating Disorders Anorexia and Bulimia Zip Code 28173

  2. Anorexia Nervosa • A fear of gaining weight coupled with disturbances in perceptions of the body. • Excessive weight loss is the most noticeable clue. • Individuals with anorexia rarely complain of weight loss because they view themselves as normal of overweight. • Many also struggle from psychological problems such as depression, obsessive symptoms and social phobias.

  3. Bulimia • Characterized by persistent concern with the shape of the body along with body weight, • Recurrent episodes of binge eating • Loss of control during these binges • Use of extreme methods to prevent weight gain such as purging, strict dieting fasting, using laxatives or diuretics or vigorous exercise.

  4. Need/Problem • Adolescents- Feel pressure from mainstream media and peers to look a certain way and conform to societies idea of beauty and success. http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?s=14300871 • Within this affluent county, there are social pressures to conform in order to be accepted into certain social circles. “The social climate where thin equals beautiful is strongest in richest areas” • Greater access to media, weight loss centers, fitness studios, aesthetic care and clothing stores that cater to young and slim bodies. http://www.learn2lose.com/

  5. Need/Problem • The more affluent an area is, the more likely a women is dissatisfied with her body weight regardless of how much money she makes on her own. • 70% of average sized women who live in rich areas are unhappy with their weight as opposed to 58% of women in middle class areas • 90% of overweight women living in rich areas are dissatisfied with their weight as opposed to 71% of overweight women living in poor areas.

  6. ProposedInterventions • Psychosocial/Behavioral Counseling and Assessments: Identifies at-risk individuals and provides referrals: • Therapists treating eating disorders near 28173http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?zipcode=28173&spec=9 • Theravive: Palmetto Counseling And Consulting Serviceshttp://www.theravive.com/therapy/eating-disorder-waxhaw-nc • Group meetings/support groups/Faith-based groups: TheEl Rophe Center is a unique Christian counseling ministry for individuals and families.http://unioncounty.wbtv.com/business-directory/counseling-therapy/69011/el-rophe-center-inc

  7. Proposed Interventions • Healthy People 2020Community wide exercise programs http://healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/ebr.aspx?topicId=29 • Healthy Eating Programs and Dietary Screeninghttp://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/healthyliving/health/health.aspx • National online assistance:http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

  8. Outcomes • Overall Goal: Decrease incidence of eating disorders within the community. • Reduce the percentages of woman experiencing negative body imagein the community. • Increase the number of schools offering education on nutritious foods, beverages, signs and symptoms of eating disorders. • Initiate local community support groups for eating disorders • Preventative Strategies: Public awareness of eating disorders through local media, churches, and health departments. • Increase amount of physician office visits with nutrition, weight counseling, and education.

  9. References • Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2010). Foundations of nursing in the community, community-oriented practice. (3rd ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier. • Wealthy women have worse body image. (2002, February 12). BBC News. Retrieved from news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1814552.stm • Nutrition and weight status. (2012, February 8) Retrieved from Healthypeople.gov

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