Fad Diets and Eating Disorders Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Risky Weight-Loss Strategies Fad Diets Liquid Diets Fasting Diet Pills

Fad Diets Weight-loss plans that are popular for only a short time Grapefruit diet Costly (buy certain products) Weight usually regained

The Cabbage Soup Diet The Lemon Detox Diet The French Women Don't Get Fat Diet The Hallelujah Diet The Dukan Diet The Tapeworm Diet The Sleeping Beauty Diet The Purple Diet The Air Diet The Liquid Diet

Liquid Diets Replace all food intake with a special liquid formula Very low calorie; little energy; little fiber and nutrients High-protein, low-carbohydrate liquids FDA requires these products to carry warning labels & recommends close medical supervision

Fasting Abstain from eating Body begins breaking down protein stored in muscle tissue Religious & cultural rituals

Diet Pills Suppressing appetite Drowsiness, anxiety, a racing heart, or other serious side effects Addictive Dehydration

Weight Cycling Repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight Common in fad diets Harmful or not? Slow and steady weight loss is best for long-lasting results

The Risks of Eating Disorders Extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death 90% are female About 1% of females ages 16-18

Anorexia Nervosa Disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation Symptoms: extremely low caloric intake, obsession with exercising, emotional problems, unnatural interest in food, distorted body image, denial of an eating problem Consequences related to malnutrition and starvation, females stop menstruating, loss of bone density, low body temperature, low blood pressure, slowed metabolism, reduction in organ size, serious heart problems (irregular heart beat – cardiac arrest), death

Bulimia Nervosa Disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating Consequences: dehydration, kidney damage, irregular heartbeat, destroys tooth enamel, tooth decay, damages tissues of stomach, esophagus & mouth, nutrient deficiencies, change blood composition, death

Binge Eating Disorder Disorder characterized by compulsive overeating Consume huge amounts of food but do not purge Food used as coping mechanism for strong emotions/depression Consequences: unhealthful weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, increase risk of certain cancers

Help for Eating Disorders Professional medical help Psychological help Support groups/clinics Trusted adults Be encouraging and supportive