1. Eating Disorders

2. Eating Disorder: An extreme & damaging eating behavior that can lead to sickness & even death.
Statistics
7 – 10 million females suffer from anorexia or bulimia.
1 million males suffer from anorexia or bulimia.
25 million males/females suffer from binge eating disorder.

3. Anorexia
Extreme fear of weight gain, which leads to self-inflicted starvation.

4. Bulimia
Binge eating followed by self-induced purging (vomiting), use of laxatives, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

5. Binge Eating
Eat large amounts of food in short periods, but DO NOT engage in purging or other behaviors.
               

6. Warning Signs

7. Anorexia Obsession w/ calories and fat content of food
Visible food restriction & self-starvation/Denial of hunger
Comments on being fat despite weight loss
Consistent excuses to avoid mealtimes/situations involving food

8. Bulimia Makes excuses to use bathroom after meals
May buy large amounts of food which suddenly disappears
Swelling around the jaw
Discoloration/staining of teeth

9. Binge Eating
A sense of lack of control during binge episode(feel as if can’t stop)
Eat large amounts of food when not hungry
Eat alone to avoid being embarrassed
Feel disgusted with oneself, depressed, or very guilty after overeating

10. Causes of Eating Disorders

11. Low self-esteem
Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life
Depression, anxiety, anger, or loneliness
Difficulty expressing emotions/feelings

12. Teased or ridiculed based on size or weight
Physical or sexual abuse
Cultural pressure - “thinness” or “perfect body”
Biochemical - certain chemicals in brain that control hunger, appetite, & digestion are unbalanced

13. Medical Complications

14. Anorexia Slow heart rate/low BP Reduction of bone density/muscle loss
Severe dehydration (Kidney failure)
Fainting/fatigue
Dry hair and skin, hair loss

15. Bulimia
Chemical imbalances – irregular heartbeats, heart failure, death
Potential gastric & esophagus rupture
Tooth decay, staining
Constipation

16. Binge Eating
High BP
High Cholesterol
Heart disease
Type II diabetes

17. Treatment

18. Anorexia 3 phases: 1. Restoring weight lost due to severe dieting
2. Treating psychological disturbances
(low self-esteem, body image, etc…)
3. Achieving long-term remission & rehabilitation, or full recovery

19. Bulimia/Binge Eating Psychological counseling Nutritional counseling
In-patient/out-patient care