1.What do you think the average models weight and height is? 2.What do you think the average women’s weight and height is? The average model is 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighs 102 pounds. The average woman is 5 foot 4 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds.
Eating Disorders Unit 4 Nutrition
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What is an eating disorder? A serious disturbance in eating behavior, such as extreme and unhealthy reduction of food or severe overeating.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Psychological disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with defects in their appearance.
Anorexia Nervosa People who are obsessed with controlling their eating; they achieve their weight through starvation.
Symptoms of Anorexia: Losing a lot of weight. Hair becomes brittle and falls out. An obsessive desire to be thinner.
Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa Reduction of bone density (osteoporosis), which results in dry, brittle bones. Muscle loss and weakness. Severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure.
Bulimia Bulimia nervosa is characterized by cycles of bingeing and purging.
Symptoms of Bulimia Repeated episodes of bingeing and purging. Feeling out of control while eating. Vomiting, using laxatives, diet pills or diuretics, exercising excessively, frequent dieting and skipping meals to rid the body of food.
Consequences of Bulimia Inflammation and possible rupture of the esophagus from frequent vomiting. Tooth decay and staining from stomach acids released during frequent vomiting. Chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation as a result of laxative abuse.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Individuals with Binge Eating Disorder, eat excessive amounts of food at one time.
Symptoms of BED Eating large amounts of food frequently and in one sitting and feeling out of control. Eating quickly and in secret. Feeling guilty and ashamed of their binges.
Consequences of BED High blood pressure. High cholesterol levels. Heart disease. Type II diabetes.
Treatment Treatment usually includes working with a team of specialists: Therapist Nutritionist Doctor or nurse practitioner.
Prevention Keep in mind your personal positive qualities and talents. Build up your self- image, body-image, and self-esteem. Understand there are no good or bad foods.
What you can do as a friend: Be supportive Talk to them in a positive manner. Don’t talk down about yourself.
Be a Friend… Be Aware!
Steroid Use Unit 4 Nutrition
STERoiDS Anabolic steroids are artificial forms of the hormone testosterone, a hormone that is involved in muscle development.
Why people choose to use Steroids: Doctors will actually prescribe steroids for people with muscular disorders. Other people use them illegally to improve their athletic performance or change their appearance.
Signs of steroid use: Physical Changes Rapid or progressive weight gain Increased muscle size (sudden or progressive) Jaundice or yellowing of the skin; this signals liver damage Small red or purplish acne, including breakouts on the shoulders and back Personality/Social Changes: Extreme mood swings Increased aggression or irritability Paranoia - extreme feelings of mistrust or fear Begins receiving more packages in the mail
Steroid use gone wrong: