Objectives To define the various types of eating disorders. To identify possible causes of eating disorders. To outline strategies for prevention, treatment and management of eating disorders.

Eating Disorders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJqtGtxHY0 Are complex illnesses caused by multiple factors Affect men and women more common among women Can begin at any age often originates during adolescence or early adulthood Do not always result in excessive weight loss

Eating Disorders Are a distortion in eating, accompanied by an emotional problem Are a symptom of a serious underlying emotional difficulty Involve intense emotions, attitudes and behaviors regarding weight and food

Eating Disorders Are not the same as dieting Can lead to serious physical conditions May be life threatening

People with Eating Disorders Tend to have poor body image do not like what they see in the mirror May feel out of control compensate for these feelings by severely limiting or increasing calorie consumption Often experience low self-esteem tend to have an inability to express emotions

Anorexia Nervosa Is the obsession of control over food intake in order to be thin leads to extreme thinness in a short period of time Results in a fixation with one’s weight Includes significant fear of weight gain Wellness Wisdom: Someone with Anorexia Nervosa may avoid situations where food is served and may complain about being fat.

Signs of Anorexia Nervosa Include: extreme thinness desire for control and perfection skipping meals avoiding situations where food is present obsession with body weight

Effects of Anorexia Nervosa May include: brittle hair and nails drop in body temperature sluggishness and fatigue lack of menstruation in females kidney failure anemia growth of lanugo all over the body Lanugo: fine hair which develops to regulate body temperature.

Bulimia Nervosa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK7frX35Vzo Is characterized by binging and purging binging is consuming massive amounts of food purging is removing the food or calories from the body through vomiting, use of laxatives or excessive exercise

Signs of Bulimia Nervosa Include: consistently eating extremely large amounts and then using the restroom obsession with food and body weight constant desire to exercise, especially after eating

Effects of Bulimia Nervosa May include: chronically inflamed and sore throat caused by vomiting weak tooth enamel caused by stomach acid gastrointestinal problems such as acid reflux disorder intestinal irritation caused by laxative misuse dehydration electrolyte imbalance can lead to heart attack

Binge Eating Is characterized by regularly over-eating without purging, exercising or fasting May include: eating when one is full or not hungry eating large amounts of food rapidly

One Who Battles Binge Eating Deals with various emotions through the over-consumption of food Is more likely to be overweight or obese May be embarrassed by excessive food intake and thus hoard food to eat privately Wellness Wisdom: Individuals who are obese due to binge eating are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease than someone who is not obese.

Treatment of Eating Disorders Is most effective when professional help is sought early Must be specifically tailored to meet the individual patient May include medications for anxiety or depression

Treatment of Eating Disorders May include a form of psychotherapy or counseling Forms of therapy include: cognitive behavioral therapy: helps to identify unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones interpersonal psychotherapy: addresses difficulties in close relationships, helping to improve communication and problem-solving skills

Treatment of Eating Disorders dialectical behavior therapy: helps to learn behavioral skills to tolerate stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others family-based treatment: helps family members intervene to stop unhealthy eating behaviors and to help the family deal with problems an eating disorder can have on one’s development and family habits

Treatment of Eating Disorders Requires the expertise of multiple professionals including: psychologist dietician primary care physician Will address both the symptoms and causes of the eating disorder Should include a nutrition component for the patient

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