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EATING DISORDERS National Eating Disorders Association National. Eating. Disorders. org Watch the trailer of

EATING DISORDERS National Eating Disorders Association National. Eating. Disorders. org Watch the trailer of "The ABC's of Eating Disorders" - Anorexia Bulimia - Compulsive Overeating

STATISTICS n In the United States, as many as 10 million females and 1

STATISTICS n In the United States, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. n Approximately 25 million more are struggling with binge eating disorder.

THE DRIVE FOR THINNESS t s o m 3 e h t w o

THE DRIVE FOR THINNESS t s o m 3 e h t w o n e r a s r e d r o n s i i d s s g e n n i l t l i Ea c i n o r h c n o m m co s l r i g t n adole 8 s 1 c%e of rd 10 -year-olds restrict eating (diet) At least 46% of 9 -year-old s restricted ea ting at th g n i m l e h w r e v o o s s i t a f g n i at f e g n i m o c Fear of b e b f o d i a r f a e r o em r a s or l r i r g a w g n r u a o e l y c u , n r e c n a c f o e r than they a ts n e r a p r i e h t losing

Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge Eating Disorder: What is an Eating Disorder? n Eating Disorders

Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge Eating Disorder: What is an Eating Disorder? n Eating Disorders include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues. n They are serious emotional and physical problems that can have life-threatening consequences for females and males.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA Characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Symptoms include: n Refusing to

ANOREXIA NERVOSA Characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Symptoms include: n Refusing to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for height, body type, age, and activity level n Intense fear of weight gain or being “fat”, extreme concern with body weight and shape n Feeling “fat” or overweight despite dramatic weight loss n Loss of menstrual periods

Possible Physical Effects of Anorexia n Always Cold –no fat n Lighted headed/dizzy n

Possible Physical Effects of Anorexia n Always Cold –no fat n Lighted headed/dizzy n Eat away at muscle n Irregular heart beat n Kidney failure n Body systems slow down n Heart failure n Weak immune system n Permanent damage to n Brittle hair/nails organs n Death 20 % of the time

BULIMIA NERVOSA Characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging. Bulimia includes

BULIMIA NERVOSA Characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging. Bulimia includes eating large amounts of food---in short periods of time, then getting rid of the food and calories through vomiting, laxative abuse, or over-exercising. Symptoms include: n Extreme concern with body weight and shape n Repeated episodes of bingeing and purging n Use of any of the following to “purge” body of excess food/calories… n n n Self-induced vomiting Abuse of laxatives Abuse of diet pills and/or diuretics

Possible Physical Effects of Bulimia n Laxative abuse… n n n n Self induced

Possible Physical Effects of Bulimia n Laxative abuse… n n n n Self induced Vomiting Bloody diarrhea Dehydration Electrolyte imbalance Kidney damage Seizures Dependence on laxatives n n n n Chronic raw/sore throat Damage to heart muscle Physical pain/cramping Damaged esophagus Swollen glands/jaws Eroded tooth enamel Loss of teeth

BINGE EATING DISORDER (also known as COMPULSIVE OVEREATING) n Characterized primarily by periods of

BINGE EATING DISORDER (also known as COMPULSIVE OVEREATING) n Characterized primarily by periods of uncontrolled eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full. n While there is no purging, there may be sporadic fasts or repetitive diets and often feelings of shame or self-hatred after a binge. n People who overeat compulsively may struggle with anxiety, depression, and loneliness, which can contribute to their unhealthy episodes of binge eating.

OTHER INFORMATION… n People can often suffer from a combination of the signs and

OTHER INFORMATION… n People can often suffer from a combination of the signs and symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, and/or binge eating disorder. They may not be JUST on or another – they may go back and forth. n Eating disorders require professional help. Slave to My Eating Disorder - Taryn's Story You. Tube

CAUSES OF EATING DISORDERS n While eating disorders may begin with preoccupations with food

CAUSES OF EATING DISORDERS n While eating disorders may begin with preoccupations with food and weight, they are most often about much more than food. n People with eating disorders often use food and the control of food in an attempt to compensate and control feelings and emotions that may otherwise seem over-whelming. n For some, dieting, bingeing, and purging may begin as a way to cope with painful emotions and to feel in control of one’s life.

Other roots of eating disorders… Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life

Other roots of eating disorders… Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life – low self esteem n Depression, anxiety, anger, or loneliness n Troubled family and personal relationships n History of being teased or ridiculed based on size or weight n History of physical or sexual abuse n Cultural pressures that glorify “thinness” and place value on obtaining the “perfect body” n Difficulty expressing emotions and feelings n

n My Eating Disorder Story - You. Tube

n My Eating Disorder Story - You. Tube