1. Factors That May Increase An Individuals Risk Of An Eating Disorder
Passive communicator
Peer pressure
Occupations that stress appearance
Belief that thinness = happiness, popularity, success, self-confidence

2. Anorexia Nervosa
The phobia of weight gain leads to self induced starvation

3. Warning Signs (what you can see)
Dramatic weight loss
Refusal to eat
Development of food rituals
Excessive exercise
Withdrawal from family of friends

4. Symptoms (what he person experiences)
Refusal to maintain body weight
Loss of menstrual cycle
Distorted body image

5. Health Consequences Heart attack
Osteoporosis (reduction in bone density)
Muscle loss and weakness
Dehydration
Fainting, fatigue (very tired)
Dry skin, hair and nails
Lanugo (downy layer of hair)
DEATH

6. Bulimia Nervosa
The phobia of gaining weight leads to cycles of bingeing and purging
Bingeing = Eating a large amount of food in a short period of time
Purging = Clearing the digestive tract (vomiting)

7. Warning Signs (what you can see)
Evidence of bingeing
Evidence of purging
Excessive exercise
Swelling in cheeks and jaw
Calluses on the back of the hand
Discoloration of teeth
Withdrawal from family and friends

8. Symptoms (what the person experiences)
Binges are done secretly
Guilty/Ashamed/ Depressed

9. Health Consequences Irregular heart beats Heart failure
Gastric rupture
Esophagus rupture
Tooth decay
Ulcers
DEATH

10. Binge Eating
Binge eating…but no purging

11. Warning Signs (what you can see)
Evidence of bingeing
Above normal weight

12. Symptoms (what the person experiences)
Binges are done secretly
Ashamed/Guilty/Depression

13. Health Concerns Obesity High blood pressure/cholesterol Diabetes II
Difficulty breathing
Skin ruptures “stretch marks”
Joint pain
Heart Disease
Poor circulation

14. HELP! Tell a responsible adult!
You can call 211 or Teenline for more information.