2. 1 Eating Disorders

3. 2 Body image facts… Over ½ of teen girls and 1/3 of teen boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, using laxatives, vomiting, fasting, and smoking cigarettes. Over ½ of teen girls and 1/3 of teen boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, using laxatives, vomiting, fasting, and smoking cigarettes. 42% of 1 st -3 rd grade girls want to be thinner 42% of 1 st -3 rd grade girls want to be thinner 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat The average American women is 5’4 140lb, the average American model is 5’11, 117lbs The average American women is 5’4 140lb, the average American model is 5’11, 117lbs Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women

4. 3 More… 95% of eating disorders are between ages 12-25 95% of eating disorders are between ages 12-25 50% of 11-13 yr. olds see themselves as fat 50% of 11-13 yr. olds see themselves as fat 80% of 13 yr. olds have attempted to lose weight 80% of 13 yr. olds have attempted to lose weight 1:10 will receive treatment 1:10 will receive treatment 20% will die from their disorder 20% will die from their disorder

5. 4 Eating Disorders… A mental disorder that reveals itself through abnormal behaviors related to food. A mental disorder that reveals itself through abnormal behaviors related to food. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate than any other mental illness. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate than any other mental illness. Caused by many emotional factors and gradually develops from unhealthy eating behaviors Caused by many emotional factors and gradually develops from unhealthy eating behaviors Affects both females and males (10 – 15% people with anorexia and bulimia are males) Affects both females and males (10 – 15% people with anorexia and bulimia are males)

6. 5 Why People Develop Eating Disorders Poor coping skills with stress Poor coping skills with stress Poor self esteem Poor self esteem Pressure to be thin Pressure to be thin Comfort emotional pain Comfort emotional pain A way to gain control to compensate for something they can’t A way to gain control to compensate for something they can’t Unhealthy body image Unhealthy body image Lack of a chemical that regulates mood (genetics) Lack of a chemical that regulates mood (genetics)

7. 6 Three main eating disorders… Binge Eating Binge Eating Bulimia Bulimia Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa

8. 7 Binge Eating (also called compulsive over eating) A disease in which a person can’t control how much they eat A disease in which a person can’t control how much they eat They eat LARGE amounts of food in short periods of time They eat LARGE amounts of food in short periods of time Hoard food, eat in isolation, secretive Hoard food, eat in isolation, secretive Not eating for enjoyment, they’re eating to cope with emotional pain and stress Not eating for enjoyment, they’re eating to cope with emotional pain and stress Do not purge (throw up) after Do not purge (throw up) after Usually become obese and at risk for major health problems Usually become obese and at risk for major health problems

9. 8 Bulimia Bulimics binge (eats large amts of food) and the purge (vomit) and/or use laxatives Bulimics binge (eats large amts of food) and the purge (vomit) and/or use laxatives Binge is triggered by emotional pain, stress, anger Binge is triggered by emotional pain, stress, anger Hoard food, binge in private Hoard food, binge in private May also over exercise to burn off calories May also over exercise to burn off calories Symptoms include: frequent bathroom trips, discolored teeth, scabs on knuckles Symptoms include: frequent bathroom trips, discolored teeth, scabs on knuckles

10. 9 Most are not overweight, so it’s not as easy to see as other eating disorders Most are not overweight, so it’s not as easy to see as other eating disorders Health problems include: digestion complications, acid from stomach damages lining of throat, dehydration and nutritional deficiencies Health problems include: digestion complications, acid from stomach damages lining of throat, dehydration and nutritional deficiencies Can be life threatening Can be life threatening

11. 10 Anorexia Nervosa Means “without hunger” but actually most anorexics think about food all the time Means “without hunger” but actually most anorexics think about food all the time Essentially self starvation Essentially self starvation 90% are female 90% are female Out of touch with reality about their body image Out of touch with reality about their body image

12. 11 Symptoms of anorexia Dry, dull hair and hair loss Dry, dull hair and hair loss Dry, scaly skin Dry, scaly skin Weight loss Weight loss Growth of fine body and facial hair Growth of fine body and facial hair Hide in baggy clothes Hide in baggy clothes Loss of menstrual periods Loss of menstrual periods Brittle nails Brittle nails Food rituals Food rituals Over exercising Over exercising

13. 12 More symptoms… Always talking about or trying to diet Always talking about or trying to diet Dramatic weight fluctuations Dramatic weight fluctuations Locking themselves in the bathroom after meals and running water to cover the sound of purging Locking themselves in the bathroom after meals and running water to cover the sound of purging Obsession with food and calories Obsession with food and calories

14. 13 Anorexics usually are… Good daughters Good daughters Good friends Good friends Good students Good students Perfectionists Perfectionists

15. 14 Careers and activities where more eating disorders occur. Gymnastics Gymnastics Cheerleading Cheerleading Ice skating Ice skating Dancing Dancing Wrestling Wrestling Horse racing Horse racing Modeling/acting Modeling/acting Cross country running Cross country running Crew Rowing Crew Rowing

16. 15 About 10% of anorexics die-usually due to damage to the heart or suicide. About 10% of anorexics die-usually due to damage to the heart or suicide. Anorexics need professional help to fight this disorder. Most of the time the whole family needs to have counseling. Anorexics need professional help to fight this disorder. Most of the time the whole family needs to have counseling.

17. 16 The following pictures are of young women with severe eating disorders.

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26. 25 Do You Have an Eating Disorder? Answer True or False 1. Even though people tell me I’m thin I feel fat. 2. I get upset if I can’t exercise. 3. I worry about what I eat. 4. If I gain weight, I get upset and depressed. 5. I feel guilty when I eat. 6. I would rather die than be fat. 7. I would rather eat by myself than with others.

27. 26 8.I don’t talk about what I eat because no one understands. 9. I have a secret stash of food. 10.When I eat, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stop. 11.I lie about what I eat. 12.I get upset when people urge me to eat. 13.Sometimes I think my eating or exercising isn’t normal.

28. 27 Number of true statements… 2-3: You have a mild preoccupation with weight and appearance. Re- evaluate. Don’t lose control. 2-3: You have a mild preoccupation with weight and appearance. Re- evaluate. Don’t lose control. 4-6: Reason for concern. Should check with your doctor and an eating disorder specialist. 4-6: Reason for concern. Should check with your doctor and an eating disorder specialist. 7 or more: You are in danger. See your doctor and specialist right away. 7 or more: You are in danger. See your doctor and specialist right away.

29. 28 Be Healthy and fit! Have fun! Feel good about how you look! There are no “good” or “bad” food There are no “good” or “bad” food If you’re sad, mad or bored, find something else to do instead of eating. Talking always helps. If you’re sad, mad or bored, find something else to do instead of eating. Talking always helps. Healthy bodies and happy people come in all sizes and shapes Healthy bodies and happy people come in all sizes and shapes Being thinner isn’t the same as being healthier and happier Being thinner isn’t the same as being healthier and happier Appreciate yourself for all you are Appreciate yourself for all you are

30. 29 For more information and resources: NEDA National Eating Disorders Association

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