Eating Disorders

Risk Factors in Development of Eating Disorders Central Feature: Dissatisfaction with _______________________________ Intense fear of becoming fat Distorted thinking Chronic dieting, preoccupation with food Cultural factors – thinness Poor coping skills – to stress or conflict

Anorexia Nervosa A condition characterized by self- starvation and a refusal to maintain a minimal normal body weight. BMI of ________% or less Affects 1% of teenage girls (95%)in U.S. - approx. 10% to 16% will die

Anorexic Characteristics Distorted body image Preoccupation with food, Kcal, fat Engage in compulsive behavior - Bizarre eating rituals - Obsession with exercise Often depressed

Anorexic Personality Traits Introverted Emotionally reserved Perfectionist Model child

Anorexic Physical Signs Sudden severe weight loss Sensitivity to cold Dry skin, brittle nails, fine body hair Fatigue Sleep disturbances Loss of menstruation

Anorexic Health Consequences Loss of Menstruation - ________________________ Catabolized organs (heart, liver, or kidney failure) Irregular heart beat – cardiac arrest

Bulimia Nervosa A condition characterized by periods of binge eating followed by purging. Affects 1% to 3% of Americans (5% of young women)

Bulimic Characteristics Binge Period: Rapid consumption of large amounts of food uncontrollably - During binge, feelings are blocked out - Disappears after eating - Use of laxatives and diuretics

Bulimic Personality Traits Impulsive (increased risk for suicide) More likely to engage in risky behavior Recognize abnormal behavior – experience a lot of guilt and shame

Bulimic Physical Signs Normal body weight Dental problems Swollen glands in neck and face Sores around mouth, sore throat Loss of menstruation

Bulimic Health Consequences Loss of menstruation - Osteoporosis - Cardiovascular disease Damage to bowels, liver, kidney Electrolyte imbalance – irregular heartbeat and potential cardiac arrest