1. By: Mickayla and Kc

2. Being a Female – Although eating disorders can occur in both men and women statistics show that 90% of people with eating disorders are female. Age – Eating disorders can occur at any age but tends to occur mostly in between the teen ages to your 20’s. Family History – A person whose family has a history of any form of an eating disorder is more likely to develop one. Emotional Disorders – Anyone who is emotionally unstable is at a higher risk. Dieting – People who diet and get encouragements from peers or others are more likely to start dieting even more.

3. Transitions – During transitional points in life such as moving, leaving for college etc eating disorder become more likely to occur. Sports, Work, and Artistic Activities – Eating disorders are extremely common amongst gymnasts, ballerinas, dancers, actors, young athletes, and models. These individuals are at a higher risk for eating disorders because they are always told to loose weight or to stay in shape.

4. No one knows the exact cause of eating disorders but many researchers say it is a combination of biological, environmental, genetic, and mental factors. Biological Factors – Some people have certain genetics that make them more sensitive to this issue. Anyone with relatives that had/have an eating disorder at a high risk then others. Psychological and Emotional Factors – Low self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsive behavior, troubled relationships etc can cause eating disorders. Societies Impact – Society has a very set idea of what “pretty” and “success” looks like. Peer pressure can cause a higher desire to look a certain way.

5. Obsession with food, extremely low-calorie diets, and/or weight loss. Excuses for not eating; moving food around on plates; cooking elaborate meals for other people without eating. Compulsive exercise. Wearing baggy clothes to conceal body. Irritability, moodiness, withdrawal from family and friends. Near-constant fatigue; insomnia. Skin turns sickly gray or yellow. Hair become dry and brittle, falls out in clumps.

6. A drop in blood pressure and body temperature, causing feelings of constantly being cold. Fine, downy hair (lanugo) grows on back, arms, legs, face, and neck. Severe depression and suicidal remarks. Fear of gaining weight; negative self image. Think appearance. Trouble sleeping. Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation. Abdominal pain

7. Constipation. Dry skin. Irregular heart rhythms. Dehydration. Denial of disease. People can experience many of these symptoms or only a few depending on how severe their case is.

8. Causes loss of crucial bone mass which can lead to diseases such as osteoporosis, as well as anemia and other serious blood disorders. Electrolyte inbalancment caused from severe malnourishment. Hormonal changes – cessation of menstruation in woman and decreased testosterone in men. Organ failure – heart, liver, and kidneys. * These organs are starved. In some severe cases, death.

9. When doctors suspect an eating disorder they will run many texts and exams on the participant. They will run a variety of tests such as physical tests, laboratory tests and other studies. Physical Exam - may include measuring height, weight and body mass index; checking vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature; checking the skin for dryness or other problems; listening to the heart and lungs; and examining your abdomen. Laboratory Exam - may include a complete blood count, as well as more-specialized blood tests to check electrolytes and protein, as well as liver, kidney and thyroid function. A urinalysis also may be done.

10. Other studies - X-rays may be taken to check for pneumonia or heart problems. Electrocardiograms may be done to look for heart irregularities. You may also have a bone density test. Tests such as these can help pinpoint diagnosis and find other complications.

11. In order for a person to experience permanent weight loss there is the need for a lifestyle change to take place. -Lifestyle changes are hard to make and maintain. Habit drags us back. Our friends, family and colleagues interfere People that are intrinsically motivated change for the benefit of themselves -Lifestyle is the sum of your habits of eating, exercising, confronting stress, how you handle change, dealing with others. -Your lifestyle is important for what it allows you to do and what it keeps you from doing.

12. Most likely there will be changes that need to take place in all areas of your life: physical, intellectual, emotional, relational, and spiritual. When the necessary changes take place in each of these aspects of a person’s being, there will be an overall lifestyle change which leads to permanent weight loss. This is the whole- person approach to weight loss.

13. Eating disorders are very serious conditions that need to be properly treated. They can be very serious and can even cause death. Some forms of treatment are psychotherapy, weight restoration and nutrition education, hospitalization, and medications. Psychotherapy – Psychotherapy can help reverse bad/ unhealthy habits. Through psychotherapy you can learn how to monitor your eating and your moods, develop problem-solving skills, and explore healthy ways to cope with stressful situations. Psychotherapy can also help improve your relationships and your mood.

14. Weight restoration and nutrition education – No matter what kind of eating disorder you have, the most important thing to do when treatment starts is to get back to a healthy weight and educate yourself about nutrition. Hospitalization – If an eating disorder is serious and the individual refuses to eat your doctor might recommend hospitalization to help return the individual to their old healthy self. Medication – Medication wont cure eating disorders but it can help control urges to binging and diet.

15. Recovery from eating disorders can be a long, difficult process interrupted by relapses. About half of all anorectics recover. Up to 20% die of complications of the disorder. The recovery rate for people with bulimia is slightly higher.

16. Anorexia = highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Anorexia affects 2.5 million people in America. More then 50% of girls between 11 and 13 think they’re fat. The average model weighs 23% less then average women. More then 33% of anorexics suffer from anemia ( low red blood cell count.) Almost 90% of women that have eating disorders develop leucopenia (loss of bone minerals.) An estimated 20% of people die from the complications. Only 10% of people with eating disorders receive treatment.

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