2. Objectives To define the various types of eating disorders.
To identify possible causes of eating disorders.
To outline strategies for prevention, treatment and management of eating disorders.

4. Eating Disorders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJqtGtxHY0
Are complex illnesses caused by multiple factors
Affect men and women
more common among women
Can begin at any age
often originates during adolescence or early adulthood
Do not always result in excessive weight loss

5. Eating Disorders
Are a distortion in eating, accompanied by an emotional problem
Are a symptom of a serious underlying emotional difficulty
Involve intense emotions, attitudes and behaviors regarding weight and food

6. Eating Disorders Are not the same as dieting
Can lead to serious physical conditions
May be life threatening

7. People with Eating Disorders
Tend to have poor body image
do not like what they see in the mirror
May feel out of control
compensate for these feelings by severely limiting or increasing calorie consumption
Often experience low self-esteem
tend to have an inability to express emotions

9. Anorexia Nervosa
Is the obsession of control over food intake in order to be thin
leads to extreme thinness in a short period of time
Results in a fixation with one’s weight
Includes significant fear of weight gain
Wellness Wisdom: Someone with Anorexia Nervosa may avoid situations where food is served and may complain about being fat.

10. Signs of Anorexia Nervosa
Include:
extreme thinness
desire for control and perfection
skipping meals
avoiding situations where food is present
obsession with body weight

11. Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
May include:
brittle hair and nails
drop in body temperature
sluggishness and fatigue
lack of menstruation in females
kidney failure
anemia
growth of lanugo all over the body
Lanugo: fine hair which develops to regulate body temperature.

12. Bulimia Nervosa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK7frX35Vzo
Is characterized by binging and purging
binging is consuming massive amounts of food
purging is removing the food or calories from the body through vomiting, use of laxatives or excessive exercise

13. Signs of Bulimia Nervosa
Include:
consistently eating extremely large amounts and then using the restroom
obsession with food and body weight
constant desire to exercise, especially after eating

14. Effects of Bulimia Nervosa
May include:
chronically inflamed and sore throat caused by vomiting
weak tooth enamel caused by stomach acid
gastrointestinal problems such as acid reflux disorder
intestinal irritation caused by laxative misuse
dehydration
electrolyte imbalance
can lead to heart attack

15. Binge Eating
Is characterized by regularly over-eating without purging, exercising or fasting
May include:
eating when one is full or not hungry
eating large amounts of food rapidly

16. One Who Battles Binge Eating
Deals with various emotions through the over-consumption of food
Is more likely to be overweight or obese
May be embarrassed by excessive food intake and thus hoard food to eat privately
Wellness Wisdom: Individuals who are
obese due to binge eating are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease than someone who is not obese.

18. Treatment of Eating Disorders
Is most effective when professional help is sought early
Must be specifically tailored to meet the individual patient
May include medications for anxiety or depression

19. Treatment of Eating Disorders
May include a form of psychotherapy or counseling
Forms of therapy include:
cognitive behavioral therapy: helps to identify unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones
interpersonal psychotherapy: addresses difficulties in close relationships, helping to improve communication and problem-solving skills

20. Treatment of Eating Disorders
dialectical behavior therapy: helps to learn behavioral skills to tolerate stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others
family-based treatment: helps family members intervene to stop unhealthy eating behaviors and to help the family deal with problems an eating disorder can have on one’s development and family habits

21. Treatment of Eating Disorders
Requires the expertise of multiple professionals including:
psychologist
dietician
primary care physician
Will address both the symptoms and causes of the eating disorder
Should include a nutrition component for the patient

22. Resources

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