Factors That May Increase An Individuals Risk Of An Eating Disorder Passive communicator Peer pressure Occupations that stress appearance Belief that thinness = happiness, popularity, success, self-confidence

Anorexia Nervosa The phobia of weight gain leads to self induced starvation

Warning Signs (what you can see) Dramatic weight loss Refusal to eat Development of food rituals Excessive exercise Withdrawal from family of friends

Symptoms (what he person experiences) Refusal to maintain body weight Loss of menstrual cycle Distorted body image

Health Consequences Heart attack Osteoporosis (reduction in bone density) Muscle loss and weakness Dehydration Fainting, fatigue (very tired) Dry skin, hair and nails Lanugo (downy layer of hair) DEATH

Bulimia Nervosa The phobia of gaining weight leads to cycles of bingeing and purging Bingeing = Eating a large amount of food in a short period of time Purging = Clearing the digestive tract (vomiting)

Warning Signs (what you can see) Evidence of bingeing Evidence of purging Excessive exercise Swelling in cheeks and jaw Calluses on the back of the hand Discoloration of teeth Withdrawal from family and friends

Symptoms (what the person experiences) Binges are done secretly Guilty/Ashamed/ Depressed

Health Consequences Irregular heart beats Heart failure Gastric rupture Esophagus rupture Tooth decay Ulcers DEATH

Binge Eating Binge eating…but no purging

Warning Signs (what you can see) Evidence of bingeing Above normal weight

Symptoms (what the person experiences) Binges are done secretly Ashamed/Guilty/Depression

Health Concerns Obesity High blood pressure/cholesterol Diabetes II Difficulty breathing Skin ruptures “stretch marks” Joint pain Heart Disease Poor circulation

HELP! Tell a responsible adult! You can call 211 or Teenline for more information.