Eating Disorders By: Jenna Connell

Anorexia Nervosa Causes:  Biological- Genetic genes more susceptible. Genetic tendency for perfection  Psychological- emotional characteristics, insecurities, extreme for perfection  Environmental- Western culture emphasizes appearance with actors and models. Success= thin. Peer pressure.

Symptoms  Restricted caloric intake  Excessive Exericse  Self- Esteem Issues Physical Symptoms: Extreme weight loss, fatigue, soft downy hair around face and body, thin appearance, dizziness. Emotional Behavior Symptoms: Refusal to eat, lie about eating, fear of weight gaining, depressed, use of diet pills or laxatives.

Bulimia Nervosa  Bulimia is eating a lot of food in a short time then preventing weight gain by throwing up.  Throwing up or using laxatives.  Bulimia falls within each category, every age and gender.  Desperate for weight loss an unhappy with body shape and size.

Signs  Binge caused by diet, stress, or emotions.  Going to the bathroom frequently.  Using diet pills or laxatives, paired with excessive exercise.  Swollen cheeks, scraped knuckles, clear teeth, broken blood vessels in the eyes.  Depression, anxiety, substance abuse.

Prevention  Talking to a counselor  Gaining support from your family and friends  Enter into a prevention program  Try to look for the positive self worth

Treatment  Hospitals if needed  Restore body image  Work with a counselor and a nutritionist  Individual counseling  Family counseling  Treatment programs or facilities.  Avoid Worldly Social scenes

Conclusion  Awareness of Signs that come with both of these eating disorders  Talk to your friends or family if you see any of these symptoms.  Self Realization and going to receive the help you need. Citations: Mayoclinic.com, womenshealth.gov