2. Why do eating disorders occur? Societal views Societal views Distorted body image Distorted body image

3. Anorexia Nervosa Refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight Refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight Compulsive Behaviors Compulsive Behaviors Vigorous/prolonged exercisers Vigorous/prolonged exercisers Usually introverted, emotionally reserved Usually introverted, emotionally reserved Over-critical of self Over-critical of self

4. Bulimia Nervosa Repeated episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise Repeated episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise Eat normally in public Eat normally in public Sometimes associated with major life changes Sometimes associated with major life changes

5. Binge-Eating Disorders Binge eating without regular use of compensatory behaviors Binge eating without regular use of compensatory behaviors Eat more rapidly Eat more rapidly Eat when not hungry Eat when not hungry Prefer to eat alone Prefer to eat alone Food used as means of coping Food used as means of coping

6. Treatment of Eating Disorders Address eating behavior Address eating behavior Address misuse of food Address misuse of food Manage stress and emotions Manage stress and emotions Support groups, Self-help groups Support groups, Self-help groups Seek professional help Seek professional help