JOURNAL #2! Have you known anyone with an eating disorder? What was it like? How did they act? Did you tell somebody? What treatment did they receive? If not, how do you think a person with an eating disorder would act? Would you tell somebody? What kind of treatment could they receive?

EATING DISORDERS Accept yourself-- Accept your body. Celebrate yourself-- Celebrate your body.

LET’S DISCUSS… Why are some people tempted to “starve themselves” to lose weight? What do people think they may gain by starving? Most anorexics and bulimics are women. Why do you think the incidence is higher among women? Does our society put pressure on us to be thin?

What is an Eating Disorder? Some Basic Facts Eating disorders- such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder-include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues. Eating disorders are serious emotional and physical problems that can have life-threatening consequences for females and males.

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

BULIMIA NERVOSA is 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.

BULIMIA NERVOSA Symptoms include: Repeated episodes of bingeing and purging Feeling out of control during a binge and eating beyond the point of comfortable fullness Purging after a binge, (typically by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diet pills and/or diuretics, excessive exercise, or fasting) Frequent dieting Extreme concern with body weight and shape

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

OTHER EATING DISORDERS Can include some combination of the signs and symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, and/or binge eating disorder. While these behaviors may not be clinically considered a full syndrome eating disorder, they can still be physically dangerous and emotionally draining. All eating disorders require professional help.

TREATMENT FOR EATING DISODERS Action Steps Determine if your eating habits could be improved. Visit a health clinic or talk to a nutritionist or dietitian about ways to improve your diet. If you or someone you know is showing signs of an eating disorder, get help. If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder, tell him or her about your concerns. Ask him or her to talk to a counselor or doctor who knows about eating issues, and offer to go along to the appointment. Don’t place shame, blame, or guilt on your friend. Don’t say, “You just need to eat.” Rather, say, “I’m concerned about you because you won’t eat breakfast or lunch.” Let your friend know you are there for him or her. Talk to someone you can trust, such as a parent, doctor, counselor, or teacher.

How do you see yourself? How you see yourself is important. Take a moment to think about how you view yourself… Are they positive or negative thoughts? The way you see yourself can have a lot to do with your happiness and how you act, treat others, and treat yourself. http://realbeautysketches.dove.us/

Accept Yourself! On a blank sheet of paper, you will draw a self portrait. Make it as accurate as you can. You will include at least 3 things you love about yourself on the inside (example: funny, caring) and at least 3 things you love about yourself on the outside (great smile) BE SPECIFIC! Make it colorful and appropriate!

STUDY GUIDE FOR QUIZ! Block 7: Thursday, February 6 Blocks 2: Friday, February 7   STUDY: -Nutrition Notes -Understand how to read a nutrition label   -Mental Health Notes -Book work: Page 293 #1-22 -Eating Disorder Notes -Understand definition, signs and symptoms, and treatment options for 3 disorders

Next Class… You will come to the classroom and take your quiz. We will be going to the computer lab to start our food log project. You must have your 5 day log with you and complete to participate. So what’s your homework….?