Fad Diets and Eating Disorders Chapter 6

Fad Diets Fad Diet – Weight loss plans that are only popular for a short time Fad Diet – Weight loss plans that are only popular for a short time Weight lost usually regained Weight lost usually regained Hard to stick with because they limit food variety Hard to stick with because they limit food variety Expensive Expensive Restrict certain foods Restrict certain foods Body won’t get essential nutrients Body won’t get essential nutrients Often seen in Advertisements Often seen in Advertisements

Diet Pills Most diet pills work by suppressing appetite Most diet pills work by suppressing appetite Can cause: Can cause: Drowsiness Drowsiness Anxiety Anxiety Racing Heart Racing Heart Serious side effects Serious side effects Some cause body to lose more water then normal  Dehydration Some cause body to lose more water then normal  Dehydration A low risk pill that meets the claims they have has not been developed!!!!!! A low risk pill that meets the claims they have has not been developed!!!!!!

Weight Cycling Weight Cycling: Weight Cycling: The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight. The repeated pattern of loss and regain of body weight. Most fad diet plans or product cause quick weight loss because you lose water weight Most fad diet plans or product cause quick weight loss because you lose water weight Water weight lost is quickly regained Water weight lost is quickly regained Weight cycling common in fad diets Weight cycling common in fad diets Slow and steady weight loss is the best strategy for long- lasting results Slow and steady weight loss is the best strategy for long- lasting results

Risks of Eating Disorders Eating Disorder – Extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death Eating Disorder – Extreme, harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death 90% of those with eating disorders are female 90% of those with eating disorders are female Exact cause is unknown, but can be brought on by the following: Exact cause is unknown, but can be brought on by the following: Poor body image Poor body image Culture Culture Life Changes or Stressful Events Life Changes or Stressful Events Personality Traits Personality Traits Social and Family Pressures Social and Family Pressures Perfectionism Perfectionism Genetics (?) Genetics (?) Teens with family history of weight problems, depression, or substance abuse are more at risk Teens with family history of weight problems, depression, or substance abuse are more at risk

Anorexia Nervosa A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation Mostly affects girls and women (90-95%), but can affect boys and men too Mostly affects girls and women (90-95%), but can affect boys and men too Signs of Anorexia: Signs of Anorexia: Extremely Low Calorie Intake Extremely Low Calorie Intake Obsession with Exercising Obsession with Exercising Emotional Problems Emotional Problems An Unnatural Interest in Food An Unnatural Interest in Food A Distorted Body Image A Distorted Body Image Denial of an Eating Disorder Denial of an Eating Disorder Confronting Anorexia.asf Confronting Anorexia.asf Confronting Anorexia.asf Confronting Anorexia.asf

What Happens to Your Body With Anorexia?

Bulimia Nervosa A disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating. A disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating. A person with bulimia usually follows a strict diet and then binges, followed by a purge A person with bulimia usually follows a strict diet and then binges, followed by a purge Person may return to strict dieting to regain control and avoid weight Person may return to strict dieting to regain control and avoid weight Signs of Bulimia: Signs of Bulimia: Using diet pills, or taking pills to induce urination or bowel movements Using diet pills, or taking pills to induce urination or bowel movements Exercising a lot, even in bad weather or when tired Exercising a lot, even in bad weather or when tired Going to the bathroom all the time after eating (to throw up) Going to the bathroom all the time after eating (to throw up) Signs of vomiting: Signs of vomiting: Swollen cheeks or jaw area Swollen cheeks or jaw area Calluses or scrapes on knuckles (if using fingers) Calluses or scrapes on knuckles (if using fingers) Teeth that look clear Teeth that look clear Broken blood vessels in the eyes Broken blood vessels in the eyes

What Happens to Your Body with Bulimia Nervosa?

Binge Eating Disorder A Disorder characterized by compulsive overeating; large amounts of food consumed at one time without purging A Disorder characterized by compulsive overeating; large amounts of food consumed at one time without purging Food often used as a coping mechanism for strong emotions or depression Food often used as a coping mechanism for strong emotions or depression Consequences  Weight Gain and Obesity Consequences  Weight Gain and Obesity People with Binge Eating Disorder may: People with Binge Eating Disorder may: Eat more quickly then usual during binge episodes Eat more quickly then usual during binge episodes Eat until uncomfortably full Eat until uncomfortably full Eat when not hungry Eat when not hungry Eat alone because of embarrassment Eat alone because of embarrassment Feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after overeating Feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after overeating

Help for Eating Disorders Professional medical and psychological help needed Professional medical and psychological help needed Support Groups Support Groups Clinics Clinics Recovery.asf Recovery.asf Recovery.asf