1. Characteristics, Symptoms, & Effects
Eating Disorders
Characteristics, Symptoms, & Effects

2. What are Eating Disorders?
Definition
An extreme, unhealthy behavior related to food, eating, and weight.
Causes
Not really known, research continues.
Prevalence
It is estimated that one in ten of all teens suffer from an eating disorder.

3. Anorexia Nervosa Characteristics Symptoms Self-starvation
Obsessive fear of gaining weight
Symptoms
Dangerously underweight.
Preoccupied by counting calories.
Rituals
Often times like to prepare meals for others.
Eating is a matter of control.

4. Anorexia Nervosa Effects Lowered heart rate and body temperature.
Organ failure.
Death (10%)

5. Binge Eating Characteristics Symptoms Effects
Lack of control while eating huge quantities.
Tends to occur when emotionally upset or stressed.
Symptoms
Great fluctuations in weight.
Effects
Heart and kidney problems due to stress on body and mind.

6. Bulimia Nervosa Characteristics Symptoms
Binging and purging trough vomiting, laxatives, or extreme physical exercise.
Bingers sometimes eat 3000 to 5000 calories at a time (up to calories a day).
Often times due to stress, loneliness, or depression.
Symptoms
Typically maintain a stable weight.
Rituals

7. Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms Cont. Effects
Swollen glands or teeth problems.
Effects
Damage to esophagus, teeth, gums, and constant sore throats.
Heart failure and kidney problems.
Stunted growth in children and teens.