Body Image and Disordered Eating Psychology Body Image and Disordered Eating 8/26/2019

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 Socratic Seminar What do you remember about eating disorders? Discuss the topic with your group. Be prepared to share your knowledge with the class. 34. Socratic Seminar--Use a Socratic Seminar to help students facilitate their own discussion and arrive at a new understanding in which they learn to formulate questions and address issues in lieu of just stating their opinions students engage in a focused discussion in which they ask questions of each other on a selected topic; questions initiate the conversation, which continues with a series of responses and further questions Socrates 469-399 B.C http://www.accountingethics.com/ PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 2

Objectives Identify signs and symptoms of disordered eating Understand the causes of disordered eating Property of CTE Joint Venture 8/26/2019

Disordered Eating Review Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Restriction of calories May be combined with excessive exercise Extremely thin body type Large consumption of calories followed by purging Bad teeth, scabs on fingers, abuse of laxatives, secretive behavior Normal or slightly overweight body type Property of CTE Joint Venture 8/26/2019

Other types of disordered eating Constant dieting Abuse of laxatives/diuretics Abuse of diet pills Athletes may experiment with any of these methods for weight control- they may combine methods Athletes may occasionally utilize these methods 8/26/2019

Health Consequences of Anorexia Malnutrition and starvation may occur Bones may become very brittle Body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure may drop Organ size may be reduced Heart problems and sudden cardiac death may occur Property of CTE Joint Venture

Health Consequences of Bulimia Dehydration Sore, inflamed throat and swollen glands Damaged teeth from stomach acid from vomiting Damaged stomach, intestines, or kidneys Irregular heart rhythms Heart failure Death Property of CTE Joint Venture

Health Consequences of Binge Eating Become overweight or obese Develop high blood pressure Develop Type 2 diabetes Develop cardiovascular disease Possible stomach rupture Disruption of heart rhythm Liver damage Property of CTE Joint Venture

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 Write on your Slates What sports/athletes do you think would be most likely to practice disordered eating? 2. Whiteboards/Slates student writes answer or solution to a question posed by the teacher teacher solicits all students to show at the same time teacher gives feedback to the students PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Why do people practice these behaviors? Athletes Non-athletes Uniform shows body Weight classes Perceive that it will improve performance Coach tells them to lose weight Fit in socially Television and media Want to look like Hollywood stars and models Attract a boyfriend/girlfriend 8/26/2019

Common Reasons: Beyond Appearances Obsessive personality Other factors: History of abuse Family upbringing Lack of emotional support Cultural issues Spiritual disconnection Low self-esteem Pressure from external sources People pleasers Peer pressure Search for perfection 8/26/2019

Identifying Someone With an Eating Disorder Social isolation & withdrawal from friends & family A lack of confidence in athletic abilities Ritualistic behavior (organizing food on their plate) An obsession with counting calories An obsession with constantly exercising, especially just before a meal An obsession with weighing self A constant overestimation of body size Patterns of leaving the table directly after eating to go to into the restroom Problems related to eating disorders (malnutrition, menstrual irregularities, or chronic fatigue) A family history of eating disorders 8/26/2019