Eating Disorders Chapter 8 Section 3 Jessica Orkin, Erin Ringenberg, Morenike Lukula, Camryn Magsby, Ana Ramos, Molly Kroeger

OBSESSION with being thin Some people binge and then purge themselves to control weight Low self-esteem, feel controlled by others Teens need 2,500 calories, a person that is anorexic gets only a few hundred calories 90-95% females Anorexia Nervosa

Signs & Symptoms Fear of weight gain Over exercising Extreme weight loss Hair loss on head Depression and Anxiety Weakness and Exhaustion Treatment Medical, psychological, and nutritional therapy Family counseling

Bulimia Nervosa Disorder that involves frequent episodes of binge eating Includes: vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting/overexercising About 3,400 Calories are consumed less in less than two hours

Bulimia Nervosa: A Closer Look Vomiting Consuming 3,400 Cal in 2 hours

Signs, Symptoms & Treatments Preoccupation with Body Weight Bingeing & Purging Bloodshot Eyes/Sore Throat Dental Problems Irregular Menstrual Periods Depression/Mood Swings At least 2 Bulimic episodes per week for at least 3 months

Binge Eating Disorder Involves frequent binge eating (eating of a large amount of food in one sitting) but no purging (vomiting or misusing laxatives to rid the body of food) Frequently undiagnosed About one quarter to one third of people who go to weight-loss clinics may have binge eating disorder.

Binge Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms ●Above-normal body weight ●Bingeing episodes accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and loss of control. ●Fluctuations in weight ●Eating when not hungry Treatment Psychological and nutritional counseling

Nonspecified Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) Environmental & biological factors are causes Primary sign: constant concerns about food & weight Anorexia & bulimia nervosa signs Irregular sleeping disorders

EDNOS Treatment Treatment is rare Cognitive-behavioral therapy Group settings or family sessions Individual counseling (support)

Why? Psychological Factors Normally an underlying reason. Less about food, more about CONTROL

Contributing Factors Low self-esteem Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life Depression, Anxiety, Stress, or Loneliness

Could You Be at Risk? Common traits of those at risk include: o eating alone o overly criticizing body size and shape o thinking about food often o weighing selves often o eating a lot of “diet” foods If concerns about food or appearance are having a negative impact on your life, talk to a trusted adult about it

Getting Help Professional help (physicians, psychologists, nutritionists) is needed to recover People often deny that they have a problem, insisting their behavior is just a normal lifestyle choice; many don’t seek help early on Early help can prevent severe physical problems

Getting Help continued Encourage any friend you suspect may have an eating disorder to seek help If that fails, tell a trusted adult Even if sworn to secrecy, tell an adult: losing a friend’s trust is much better than losing them altogether to an eating disorder

“We clean our plates, yet we’re still famished—starving for something other than food.” KATE WICKER