1. Eating Disorders

2. 1.What is an Eating Disorder? Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits 2.What are some possible causes a person can develop an Eating Disorder? Media/ role expectations for women Need for control Need for acceptance Unrealistic self expectations Stress/ depression 3.What are the 3 types of Eating Disorders? Anorexia Bulimia Binge eating

3. Common Characteristics among People with Eating Disorders Distorted body image Low self-worth Obsession with food Distorted feelings about hunger Emotionally withdrawn Secretive

4. Common Characteristics Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Eating Disorders Distorted body image Low self-worth Obsession with food Distorted feelings about hunger Emotionally withdrawn Secretive

5. Common Characteristics Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Eating Disorders Distorted body image Low self-worth Obsession with food Distorted feelings about hunger Emotionally withdrawn Secretive Disorder typified by an intense fear of weight gain that results in starvation Disorder which includes 2 key behaviors: Bingeing: uncontrollable eating of huge amounts of food. Purging: Clearing the food from their digestive system Disorder that involves repeatedly eating very large amounts of food. Binge eaters do not engage in follow up behavior to prevent weight gain.