2. Eating Disorders… are psychological problems related to food.

3. Causes of eating disorders Low self-esteem Depression Poor body image Troubled relationships Chemical imbalance in the brain

4. How many people are affected by eating disorders? 5 % of young women are affected by eating disorders 5 to 10 % of anorexics and bulimics are males 1 to 3 % of middle and high school girls are bulimics 9 million children over age 6 are obese 29% of adults are obese (Almost 1 out of 3)

5. Types Anorexia nervosa Bulimia Compulsive overeater (also called binge eating)

6. Is she anorexic? Rumors are that this celebrity weighs 87 pounds and has been to rehab to treat an anorexic eating disorder.

7. Anorexia Nervosa  Fear of becoming fat  Self-starvation  Isolates self  Appearance- skeletal, emaciated, loss of hair  Effects  Stunted growth  Heart disease  Brain damage  Death

8. The late Princess Diana of Wales… a bulimic

9. Bulimia Extreme overeating (bingeing) Elimination of food by -Vomiting - Purging (taking laxatives) - Fasting - Diuretics

10. Bulimia continued.. Appearance – normal, within 10-15 lbs. of healthy weight Effects: - Stained teeth & swollen gums - Kidney problems - Malnutrition (deprivation of nutrients) - Chemical imbalance

11. Compulsive overeater

12. Compulsive overeater (Binge eating) Appearance – Extremely overweight (obese) Eats large quantities of food at one time Lack of control over eating habits Cannot stop eating Effects - Weight gain - High blood pressure - Heart disease - Diabetes

13. Eating Disorder Vocabulary Binge – a period of uncontrolled self- indulgence Purge – to remove or empty bowels (using laxatives) Vomit – to remove the contents of the stomach (using syrup of ipecac or self- induced with fingers) Compulsive – an irresistible impulse Obsessive – an unreasonable emotion causing preoccupation

14. Who can help? Counselor – a person trained to give advice Psychologist – a trained therapist Psychiatrist – a licensed doctor who treats mental illness and can prescribed medication

15. People with eating disorders need professional help!

16. Tips to avoid eating disorders: Keep a positive attitude about yourself Resist media images of body types Discuss concerns about your body with a trusted adult