1. Body Image and Eating Disorders:
Please take notes. This will be on a quiz!!

2. Definitions:
Anorexia=Fear of gaining weight, see themselves differently than others, starve themselves
This leads to loss of period in girls (this is called amenorrhea)
Bulimia=Binge and purge
Binge eating = Most common. Out of control over eating. Eating when not hungry. Feeling guilty about it later.
Muscle dysmorphia= Often seen in men. This person thinks they need to be more muscular or more toned and is obsessed with it. They say “I'm not big enough”. In a way the opposite of anorexia.CALLED BIGOREXIA
Exercise Bulimia-Excessive exercising in order to lose weight
Other inappropriate ways to prevent weight gain are:
laxatives, fasting, vomiting, diet pills, excessive exercising

3. Facts
A study in 1995 found that 3 minutes spent looking at models in magazines caused 70% of women to feel depressed
There are 3 billion women who don’t look like supermodels and only 8 who do
The models in the magazines are Airbrushed…they don’t really look like that!
Our bodies are programmed to weigh a certain amount
“Genetics loads the gun and environment pulls the trigger”
So..If you have a relative with an eating disorder you are 30 times more likely to get one

4. Eating disorders are first and foremost a MENTAL DISORDER.
Celebrities who have had eating disorders:
Lindsay Lohan • Lily Allen • Kelly Clarkson • Victoria BeckhamJessica Alba • Ashlee Simpson • Christina Ricci • Sharon Osbourne • Demi Lovato • Kate Winslet • Snooki • Bethenny Frankel • Lucy Hale • Brittany Snow •
Everybody is born different: different bone structure, different genetics, some more muscular than others, some are more lean.
Eating disorders are first and foremost a MENTAL DISORDER.
It’s all about BALANCE
You can die from an eating disorder! But usually before the eating disorder kills the victim they usually commit suicide. Eating disorders are highly correlated with suicide
All eating disorders are connected to:
1.Genetics
2.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)
3. Anxiety and depression
4. Cutting/self mutilation
5. Family Problems/Big Life changes
Mary Kate is one of many celebrities that struggles with an eating disorder. Do you like that she looks GOOD? What other famous people have struggled?

5. 15-20% of Males have eating disorders
Middle school students gain 40 lbs during puberty
You can be 180lbs and still be fit and healthy
Middle school students need proper nutrition since they are growing
Skipping meals will help you lose weight
Eating low fat foods will help you lose weight
The media has a lot to do with our body image

6. Body Image
Body Image = Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or picture yourself in your mind.
Negative body image= distorted perception—seeing things that aren't so. People with negative body image are more likely to get an eating disorder and more likely to suffer feelings of depression, low self-esteem, loneliness.
Positive body image= celebrate and accept the way your body is perfect or not. Comfortable in your own skin
Accept your body-Accept yourself

8. To review: It all about: Self esteem, good body image, balance
What is amenorrhea?
How much does a middle school student usually gain during puberty?
Is looking at magazines good for your body image?
Do boys also have eating disorders?
What are eating disorders highly correlated/related to?