Objective 3.2  Differentiate the signs, symptoms, and consequences of common eating disorders from more healthy eating behaviors.

Normal Eating  Being able to eat when you are hungry and continue eating until you are satisfied.  Three meals a day most of the time but it can also be choosing to munch along.  Takes up some of you time and attention but keeps its place as only one important area of your life.

Normal Eating  It varies in response to your emotions, your schedule, your hunger, and your proximity to food.

Eating Disorder  Anorexia  Bulimia  Binge Eating Disorder

Anorexia  Denies feeling hungry; self- starvation  Obsession with food  Exercises Excessively (hours per day)  Very thin, but feels fat  Often has depression, anxiety

Bulimia  Binge (eats huge amounts of food in short period of time) and purge (vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics)  Has excuses to go to the bathroom immediately after meals  Weight often normal

Binge Eating Disorder  Usually binges alone and cannot stop when full; eats large amounts of food even when not hungry.  Feels out of control and then depressed, guilty, or disgusted  Gains weight excessively; often overweight

Causes of Eating Disorders  Starts about years old  Low self-esteem  Sports the emphasize weight (dance/gymnastics)  Media Pressure to be thin; attractive

Effects of Eating Disorders  Anorexia Loss of menstrual cycle Heart damage Hair loss Headaches, dizziness Depression Without treatment, can cause death  Bulimia Tooth decay Swollen glands in face (chipmunk face) Stomach pain

Effects of Eating Disorders  Binge Eating Disorder Overweight Breathing and sleep difficulties ALL CAUSE WITHDRAWAL AND DEPRESSION

How to Find Help  Ask your school counselor or someone you trust  Eating disorder hotlines  Talk to your doctor