EATING DISORDERS

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Eating Disorder

Eating Disorders:

What is an eating disorder? A condition in which a person has a compelling need to starve, to binge, or to binge and purge Mental, emotional, and physical disorder

Mental/Emotional Body image: perception you have of your own body’s appearance Perfectionism: a compelling NEED to be flawless Stress-induced

Physical Extreme weight loss Extreme weight gain Binge: eating large amounts of food over a short period of time Purge: to rid the body of food by vomiting or by using laxatives and diuretics

Who does it affect? Men Women School-aged teens All body types

Eating Disorders: Men

Why: Emphasis on appearance Body Image Culture “norms” Culture expectations

Why: Secondary Sex Characteristics Males  Muscle size  Voice changes  Facial hair Females:  Breasts  Height  Weight

Why: Control Obsession over having control Childhood experience  Abuse  Alcoholism  Drug use

Why: Expression of emotions Cannot express emotions Substitute emotions with behavior Stress-induced

Anorexia Nervosa An eating disorder in which a person starves himself or herself and weighs 15% or more below their desired weight

Anorexia: Symptoms Dehydration Hormonal changes Impaired immune system functioning Absence of menstration Hair loss Depression Decreased heart rate

Anorexia: Treatment Professionals  Physicians  Dietitians  Mental-health professionals Hospitalization Intravenous feedings Rehabilitation

Bulmia An eating disorder in which a person binges and purges Rids the body of essential nutrients

Bulimia: Symptoms Guilt Frequent trips to the bathroom Staining of teeth Swelling of cheeks/jaw Fatigue Emotional ups and downs

Bulimia: Treatment Professionals  Physicians  Dietitians  Mental-health professionals Hospitalization Intravenous feedings Rehabilitation

Binge Eating An eating disorder in which a person cannot control eating and eats excessive amounts of food Binges 2 or more times per week for 6 months

Binge Eating: Symptoms Eating large quantities of food in a short period of time Feeling out of control Depression Eating as a form of comfort

Binge Eating: Treatment Professionals  Physicians  Dietitians  Mental-health professionals Weight-loss plan Blood tests Therapy Nutrition classes Support groups

Influences: Internal Influence’s persuaded by an individuals own knowledge, curiosity, interests, desires, and fears

Influences: Pleasing others Perfectionism Body Image Depression/Anxiety

Pleasing Others The want/desire to satisfy everyone  Body  Personality  Relationships  Highschool ages

Perfectionism Compelling need to be flawless  Physically  Mentally  School  Athletics  Academics

There are 3 basic categories of body types: Endomorph Ectomorph Mesomorph Body Types

Endomorph Soft Body Underdeveloped Muscles Round Physique Weight Loss is Difficult Gains Muscle Easily Famous Endomorphs: John Goodman, Roseanne, Jack Black.

Mesomorph Athletic Hard Body Hourglass Shaped (Female) Rectangular Shaped (Male) Mature Muscle Mass Muscular Body Excellent Posture Gains Muscle Easily Gains Fat More Easily Than Ectomorphs Thick Skin Famous Mesomorphs: Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, the majority of Mr. Universe winners.

Ectomorph Definitive "Hard Gainer" Delicate Built Body Flat Chest Fragile Lean Lightly Muscled Small Shouldered Takes Longer to Gain Muscle Thin Famous Ectomorphs: Lisa Kudrow, Kate Moss, Brad Pitt, Seth Green, Edward Norton

Body Image Perception a person has of his or her own body’s appearance Self-esteem: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself

Depression/Anxiety Depression: feelings of severe hopelessness typically felt over a period of time Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome

Influences: External Peers Culture Family

Influences: Peer Peer pressure: influence from members of ones peer group  Desire to fit in  Sense of belonging  Fitting “norms”

Influences: Culture Cultural norms  Differences across cultures Morals  Religion/Spirituality

Influences: Family Moral understandings  Beliefs  Values Family-related issues  Drug use  Abuse  Alcoholism  Poverty