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Nutrition. Eating and Stress. Taking care of ourselves Eating and emotions Positive Negative General guidelines. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Eating disorders and men Non-clinical disordered eating www.findingbalance.com
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Eating and Stress • Taking care of ourselves • Eating and emotions • Positive • Negative • General guidelines
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating • Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder • Eating disorders and men • Non-clinical disordered eating • www.findingbalance.com • What factors contribute to the high rates of eating disorders on college campuses? • Awareness and Balance • Treatment: • Student Mental Health
Balanced Nutrition • Eat a stable, balanced diet! • Food guide pyramid • The USDA Food Pyramid • Currently under reevaluation
Nutrition Guidelines • Eat fruits and vegetables • Enjoy a balance of a wide range of foods • Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats • Avoid ‘Diets’ • Avoid the good food/bad food mentality
Pseudostressors • Produce physiological responses similar to the stress response • Example: Caffeine
How You Eat! • The great race • Taking the time • Listen to your body
Eating and Your Emotions • Food as a comforter • Chemical relaxation from food • Stress and indulgence • What are the emotional needs that are not being met?
Making Improvements • Archer (1991) • Get motivated • Keep track of what you eat • Gain social support (family/friends) • Control the food you buy • Use prearranged menus • Monitor and reinforce progress • Schedule time for regular meals • Avoid non-nutritious snacks
Chocolate • Stimulates endorphins • Triggers serotonin • Caffeine • Antioxidants • Essential minerals