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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders. The dangers for both boys and girls. Eating Disorders.

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Eating Disorders

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  1. Eating Disorders The dangers for both boys and girls

  2. Eating Disorders “Girls developed eating disorders when our culture developed a standard of beauty that they couldn't obtain by being healthy. When unnatural thinness became attractive, girls did unnatural things to be thin.” ― Mary Bray Pipher

  3. BMI Chart

  4. Does skinny mean you are healthy? • BMI only calculates weight to height, it doesn’t take into account the amount of muscle you have. • It doesn’t show how “healthy” you are

  5. Healthy body weight • Not too skinny- • May grow more slowly • Tired and irritable • Not have enough body fat for energy • Not too heavy- • Diabetes • Heart disease • Cancer

  6. Eating Disorders Causes, Signs, Symptoms, & Consequences

  7. What are they? Extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death

  8. Causes • Low Self-esteem • Fear of becoming fat • Need to reduce stress and anxiety • Need to be in control • Inability to cope with typical problems • Parents who are overly concerned with child’s physical appearance • Involvement in activities that emphasize thinness

  9. Anorexia Nervosa Irrational fear of becoming obese, and results in severe weight loss due to self-starvation. SYMPTOMS Underweight, sunken appearance to the face. Menstrual irregularities. Baby fine hair covering face and other areas of the body. Fatigue, dizziness or fainting. Depression SIGNS • Withdrawal from friends and family. • Avoidance of meals or situations where food may be present. • Preoccupation with weight, body size and shape. • Obsessing over calorie intake and calories burned.

  10. Anorexia

  11. Bulimia Nervosa Extreme restrictive dieting and regular and repeated binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting,. SYMPTOMS Abnormal bowel functioning Damaged teeth and gums Sores in the throat and mouth Menstrual irregularities Irritation and inflammation of the esophagus. SIGNS • Hiding food or food wrappers • Eating in secret • Eating to the point of discomfort or pain • Frequent bathroom trips after eating • Self-induced vomiting

  12. Bulimia

  13. Binge-Eating Disorder Regular and repeated binge-eating episodes; does not include purging or other behaviors. SYMPTOMS Serious weight gain. Leads to heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. SIGNS • Fast or diet to lose weight, but do not purge. • Avoidance of mirrors • Need for control. • Use of food for emotional comfort.

  14. Orthorexia Nervosa Excessive preoccupation with avoiding foods perceived as “unhealthy”. SYMPTOMS Emaciation. Specific feelings towards foods. Physiological damage. SIGNS • Obsession for healthy foods. • Can also have OCD. • Strict eating habits. • Happiness correlates with their eating habits. • Difficult for them to eat anywhere but home.

  15. Consequences of Eating Disorders Short-term • Bones may not develop properly • Dehydration • Blood pressure may drop • Lack of energy • Tooth enamel wears off Long-term • Heart becomes damaged • Harms the colon, liver, and kidneys • Diabetes • Hypertension • Death

  16. Eating disorder facts • Muscle dysmorphia, a type of disorder that is characterized by an extreme concern with becoming more muscular. • Some boys with the disorder want to lose weight, while others want to gain weight or "bulk up." • Boys who think they are too small are at a greater risk for using steroids or other dangerous drugs to increase muscle mass.

  17. Eating disorder facts • 95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25 • Nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder • An estimated 10 – 15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are males

  18. Eating Disorder Facts • The average American woman is 5’4” tall and weighs 165 pounds. The average Miss America winner is 5’7” and weighs 121 pounds • Approximately 24 million people in the U.S. struggle with an eating disorder. Almost 50 percent of these people also meet the criteria for depression.

  19. What do you do if you have a friend with an eating disorder? • Tell an adult • Tell a counselor • Convince them to get help • Be their friend • Help them work through it • Be patient with them

  20. Losing Weight Don’t lose more than 2 pounds per week Avoid taking in more calories than you burn Avoid fried foods Eat smaller servings DON”T SKIP MEALS Drink lots of water Decrease sugar intake Aerobic type exercises

  21. Gaining Weight Eat large servings of nutritious food Eat foods high in complex carbohydrates Weight lift to build muscles Eat healthy snacks between meals

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