Eating Disorders Notes 1 Anorexia Nervosa DescriptionSymptoms Characterized

Eating Disorders -Notes

1) Anorexia Nervosa • Description/Symptoms – Characterized by excessive weight loss – Self-starvation – Preoccupation with food – Fear of being “fat” – Withdrawal from usual friends – Loss of menustration – Limited data on males with anorexia

Symptoms of Anorexia Weight loss Osteoporosis Fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness. Dry hair and skin, hair loss is common. Growth of a downy layer of hair called lanugo- keep warm. Wears heavy clothing Low Heart Rate Makes excuses not to eat

2) Binge Eating Disorder/Compulsive Overeating • Characterized primarily by periods of uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full. • While there is no purging there are often feelings of shame or self-hatred after a binge. • Body weight may vary from normal to mild, moderate, or severe obesity.

Symptoms of Binge Eating Often hidden Bringing food to room Going to more then one place to eat

3) Bulimia Nervosa • Descriptions • Characterized by a secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging. Bulimia includes eating large amounts of food--more than most people would eat in one meal--in short periods of time, then getting rid of the food and calories through vomiting, laxative abuse, or over-exercising. • Repeated episodes of bingeing and purging

Symptoms of Bulimia • Vomiting, using laxatives, or using other methods to eliminate food (purging) • Excessive concern about body weight • Depression or changes in mood • Irregular menstrual periods • Unusual dental problems, swollen cheeks or glands, heartburn, or bloating (swelling of the stomach) • Stomach and intestine problems

Over Exercising • Exercising to burn calories eaten • Exercising even when sick or injured • Exercising even when too busy •