Disordered Eating A barrier to maintaining healthful weight
Disordered Eating: A barrier to maintaining healthful weight HLTH 120 N Lecture 13. 5
Objectives �Understand how psychological factors can impact eating behavior and weight classification �Recognize the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders �Understand factors contributing to eating disorders �Identify symptoms and health risks associated with eating disorders
�Disordered Eating �Atypical eating behaviors �After a long period of time, an individual develops… � �Clinically diagnosed, psychiatric disorder �Severe disturbances: � �
Factors contributing to eating disorders � � �
Family Factors �Structure & Interaction of families may influence disorder development �Families of anorexics: �Families of bulimics:
The Role of Media �Adolescents are still developing sense of identity �How are they influenced? �What does the “ideal” model look like? �Are we always looking at underweight celebrities?
Social / Cultural Values �Eating disorders are more common in in society. �Excess body fat used to be viewed as desirable �Sign of & _____ �Who influences how we view ourselves?
Personality Traits �Anorexia: �Bulimia: Genetics �Eating Disorders more common within a family
Anorexia Nervosa �Self-starvation, leading to severe deficiencies �Diagnostic Criteria � � �Health Risks
Bulimia Nervosa � 2 Main Characteristics � � �Diagnostic Criteria � �Symptoms � �Risk in males
Female Athlete Triad �Classified by � �Causes: �Symptoms: �Treatment with Sports Medicine Team
Binge Eating Disorder �Individuals binge � 2 -3% of adults � % of obese �Common foods: times/week without purging
Night-Eating Syndrome �The majority of a days energy intake is consumed between 8 PM and 6 AM �Multiple disorders: �Associated with obesity �Increases occurrence of .
Eating Disorder Treatment � When? � With whom? � � Where? � Weight Gain should be 1 -3 #’s / week � Loss should be .
How can you approach someone? �First, learn as much as you can about the disorder. Consider speaking with a professional. �Schedule a time to talk and be supportive. Do not place blame on the person. �If they refuse to believe you, restate your concern, do not get angry. �End by expressing support, and possibly referring to a health professional.
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