2. Eating Disorders
Extreme and damaging eating behaviors that can lead to sickness and even death
Purge - To rid of, cleanse, purify (vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise)
Malnutrition - Condition in which the body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly

3. Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss
Symptoms
Intense fear of weight gain or being “fat”
Feeling “fat” or overweight at all times
Extreme concern with body weight and shape
Limit intake of calories

4. Anorexia Nervosa Health Risks
Thin and brittle bones
Risk of starvation
Risk of heart failure
Depression… can lead to suicide
Severe dehydration and kidney failure
Muscle loss and weakness
Fainting and fatigue
Dry hair and skin – hair loss
Growth of a downy layer of hair called lanugo all over the body, including the face, in an effort to keep the body warm.

5. Bulimia Nervosa Secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging
Eating large amounts of food – more than most people would eat in one meal in a short period of time
Symptoms
Repeated episodes of bingeing and purging
Purging after a binge
Frequent dieting
Extreme concern with body weight and shape
Going to the bathroom immediately after eating

6. Bulimia Nervosa Health Risks
Damaged tooth enamel and tooth decay from stomach acid.
Hormone imbalance (dehydration, damage to kidneys and liver, and loss of important minerals)
Inflammation and possible rupture of the esophagus from frequent vomiting
Potential for gastric rupture during periods of bingeing.
Chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation as a result of laxative abuse

7. Binge Eating (Compulsive Overeating)
Uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full.
Similar to Bulimia without purging
Symptoms
Low self esteem
Poor body image
Eating large amounts at one time
Eating alone
Hiding food

8. Binge Eating Health Risks
High blood pressure.
High cholesterol levels.
Heart disease as a result of elevated triglyceride levels.
Type II diabetes mellitus.
Gallbladder disease.
Many health risks associated with obesity

9. Compulsive Exercising
Occurs when a person repeatedly exercises beyond the requirements of good health
Symptoms
Exercising to the point of exhaustion
Exercising when injured/sick
Exercising to burn calories not to stay fit and healthy
Forgetting physical activity can be fun

10. Athletes and Eating Disorders
There are certain sports where eating disorders are more prevalent
A high percentage of them are endurance sports that emphasize low body weight
Guesses?
Examples wrestling, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet (dancers), jockeys

11. Athletes and Eating Disorders
Sports where clothing is revealing or sports emphasize low body weights:
swimming, diving, volleyball, figure skating, cycling, wrestling, dancing, track, cheerleading, gymnastics, body building, etc…
Some coaches and judges put pressure on athletes to be thin by criticizing them and making negative comments about their weight

12. Athletes and Eating Disorders
Athletes with eating disorders often have a higher risk of medical complications
Fatigue
Dizziness
Muscle wasting
Stress fractures
Weakness
Fainting

13. How to Help… Tell an adult Convince the person to get help
Get professional help
Encourage the person to join a support group