Eating Disorders: The Risk to be Beautiful Trevor David Taylor Weber State University April 25, 2007

Importance Mortality Rate Suicide Rate Understand the disorder  Treatment

Understanding Eating Disorders Parental influence Attention Impairment and Impulsivity How are they different from peers?

Celio, Bryson, Killen, and Taylor Are adolescents harmed when asked weight control behavior and attitude questions?  Baseline and follow up Results:  Baseline group reported fewer risky weight control behaviors than the follow up group. Discussion:  There was no evidence of a negative effect when asking student about weight control behaviors. Limitations:  Attention

Rosval, Steiger, Bruce, and colleagues Sample: 114 women Measure:  Barratt Impulsivity Scale  Dimensional Assessment of Personal Pathology-Basic Questionnaire  Go/No-Go

Rosval, Steiger, Bruce, and colleagues

Lock, Reisel, Steiner How different are they (those with eating disorders) different from their peers?  1769 High School Students  Self-report health survey Emotional Medical Physical Health

Is there a difference? Results:  Adolescents with eating disorders are at an increased risk for developmental, emotional, and physical health problems.

Risks of Eating Disorders Males and females with Eating Disorders are at a greater risk of:  Smoking  Frequent thoughts of Suicide  Depression  Stress or severe anxiety  Self harming behaviors  History of sexual abuse  Sleeping problems  Headaches

Conclusion: Parents need to speak with their children about their eating behaviors. Attention Impairments Depressive symptoms  Which came first the chicken or the egg?