EATING DISORDERS By Samantha Bramberger
THE MEDIA IS A DRIVING FACTOR IN THE EPIDEMIC OF EATING DISORDERS AMONG YOUNG GIRLS.
PRINCESS DIANA Went public about bulimia in the late 1990’s. Diagnoses of bulimia skyrocketed following Diana’s confessions. Began binging and purging after being called “pudgy”. Feelings of emptiness within her marriage forced her to turn to food for comfort.
CHRISTINA RICCI “For years, I hated myself. I covered the mirrors in my room.” –Ricci Early introduction into the acting world caused low self esteem. Combination of anorexia and depression. Certified counselor for young girls.
KATE WINSLET Open criticism about self image problems in Hollywood. In American culture, women seem to diet every week. “Hollywood is breeding a whole new generation of anorexics.” –Winslet.
MODELING INDUSTRY Average model weighs 25% less than the average woman. -Eating Disorders and the Media Editing techniques create unrealistic images. Other countries are banning emaciated models. -USA TODAY United States modeling industry needs improvement.
BULIMIA NERVOSA: WHAT IS IT? Consume large quantities of food. Harmful methods to rid stomach of contents. Accompanied by other psychological disorders.
CAUSES OF BULIMIA Social issues Family environment Abuse as a child High pressure in school Substance abuse
ANOREXIA NERVOSA: WHAT IS IT? Starving Compulsive exercising Dieting pills Body dysmorphia
CAUSES OF ANOREXIA Need to compulsively control Serotonin deficiency Low self esteem Psychological disorders Family history
TREATMENT Individual or family therapy Inpatient or outpatient programs Dietitian for eating plans Health monitoring Specialists
MISCONCEPTIONS Anorexia and bulimia are all about food These are healthy methods to lose weight The disorder goes away after treatment There aren’t long term health repercussions
Isabelle Caro
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