1. Eating Disorders

2. Causes Behind Disorders Today’s society is obsessed with being thin!

3. This obsession along with psychological pressure and possibly genetic factors lead to eating disorders.

4. About 2 million people in the United States, mainly females, suffer from anorexia or bulimia. More males are being diagnosed with disorders. Especially those in sports requiring a set weight or body type. For every four women with anorexia there is one male with it.

6. Why Guys? Over use of steroids, creatine and other muscle- building supplements is common among teen- age boys. Causing a desire for a “perfect body.”creatine The number of magazines targeted toward men that focus on bodybuilding and health, often depicting the glistening and pumped-up naked chests of men, have proliferated in the past decade. http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/young-boys-exercising-extremes-17764253

7. Eating Disorders and Sports Eating disorders have become very common among those who participate in certain sports. These sports often require frequent weight checks and complex training. In many of these sports, thin, smaller athletes are desired. Specific sports include: Diving Figure skating Lightweight rowing (crew) Skiing Running Gymnastics Cheerleading Wrestling Horse jockeying Cycling

8. Even that plastic male action figure, GI Joe, has gotten more buff. If he were a real man, he would be 5 feet 10 inches he'd have 29-inch biceps, a 32-inch waist and a 55-inch chest. "He'd be the biggest bodybuilder of all time."

9. Of course we know that Barbie isn’t much better. If she were real she would be 6’3” and her measurements would be 40-22-36 and her body fat would be under 20%. This means she wouldn’t menstruate. http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/health/student-creates- life-size-barbie-doll-to-educate-other-on-eating- disorders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH2B4rPsg-s

10. MISS Universe Australia finalist Stephanie Naumoska

11. Several countries have placed a BMI (Body Mass Index) rating on models. If they fall below the set standard they cannot work as a model.

12. The Main Issue The main issue with all eating disorders is that of control. The sufferer is trying to control some aspect of their own life. With teens, parents can control many parts of the teen’s life; what they wear, what they do, who they can see. But one thing it is hard to control is what they eat.

13. Anorexia Nervosa This disorder involves the irrational fear of becoming obese and results in severe weight loss from self- induced starvation.

14. Pro-Ana This refers to a tend that “glamorizes” anorexia. Pictures often posted and comments left.

15. “your nearly there, I see a couple of bits of fat around your hips, knock another 10 calories off your daily intake fatty “ “Beautiful, stunning, gorgeous picture - absolute perfection “

16. Anorexia is related directly to an individual’s self- concept and coping abilities. The need for control results in the person controlling food and exercise.

17. Warning Signs of Anorexia Increase in the amount/duration of exercise. (Obsessive) Skipping meals and cutting out certain foods. Talks about food a lot

18. Warning Signs of Anorexia A Distorted Body Image Emotional Problems A Denial of an Eating Problem

19. Dangers of Anorexia Malnutrition Constipation Heart Damage Hormonal Changes No Menstrual Cycle Impaired immune function Lanugo (Fine Hair)

20. Anorexia in Society

21. Bulimia This is another serious eating disorder involving cycles of overeating and some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract.

22. To binge is to eat a large amount of food in a short time. Bulimics then usually follow it with self- induced vomiting or purging by laxative use.

23. People suffering from bulimia are often at a normal to above normal weight.

24. Bulimics are often secretive, but they know that they have a problem.

25. Warning Signs Exhibits mood swings, over sensitivity Eats a lot but doesn’t gain weight Binges and goes to the “bathroom” immediately after meals Becomes secretive in eating Steals food

26. Dangers Dehydration Irregular heartbeat Nutritional deficiencies Kidney damage Erodes tooth enamel Damages tissue of the stomach, esophagus and mouth

27. Binge Eating Disorder This is a disorder in which a person frequently overeats very large amounts, often in secret or causing shame. The desire to binge is usually associated with a feeling a lack of control.

28. Most people have binged at one time or another, such as at Thanksgiving, but this is a more frequent event. Binge eating is the most common of all of the eating disorders. The person may be deeply embarrassed about gorging and vow to stop. But they feel such a compulsion that they can't resist the urges and continue binge eating.

29. Warning Signs There are often no physical signs because a binge eater is not necessarily overweight and being overweight doesn’t mean a person binge eats. Behavioral signs include: eating much more rapidly than normal eating until uncomfortably full eating large amounts of food even when not hungry

30. Warning Signs eat alone because of embarrassment feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after a binge eating episode gain weight excessively

31. Dangers Since many binge eaters do become obese, the dangers of binge eating are many of the ones also associated with being over the ideal weight. High cholesterol High blood pressure Diabetes Gallbladder disease Heart disease Depression and other psychiatric illnesses

32. Even though binge eating is in some ways like bulimia, the difference is that binge eaters don't purge themselves of the ingested food. What they do share with bulimics is the need or desire to find comfort in eating and the fact that they lose control over themselves while eating.

33. What can be done to battle an eating disorder? Psychotherapy –explore the issues underlying the eating disorder, improve self-esteem, and learn healthy ways of responding to stress and emotional pain. Nutritional counseling – Dieticians or nutritionists can help design meal plans, set dietary goals, and achieve a healthy weight. Support groups –Support group can help your loved one feel less alone and ashamed. Run by peers, groups provide a safe environment to share experiences, advice, encouragement, and coping strategies. Residential treatment –- Residential or hospital-based care may be required when there are severe physical or behavioral problems, such as a resistance to treatment, medical issues that require a doctor’s supervision, or continuing weight loss.