1. Eating Disorders

2. How much pressure does society put on individuals in regards to appearance? Why are eating disorders predominantly found among women? What are some possible reasons men develop an eating disorder? What can be done to help prevent eating disorders among men and women?

3. Eating disorders are… A condition in which a person has a compelling need to starve, to binge or to binge and purge. – Binge is to eat large amount of food over a short period of time. – Purge is to rid the body of food by vomiting or by using laxatives and diuretics.

4. Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Emphasis on Body Appearance – Body image is the perception a person has of his or her body’s appearance. – Body dysmorphic is a condition where a person obsesses over a perceived appearance flaw. They look in the mirror and think they are fat when they aren’t

5. Risk Factors for Eating Disorders continued Uncomfortable with secondary sex characteristics – During puberty teens become uncomfortable with change occurring to their bodies. Perfectionism – A compelling need to be flawless – Over critical of themselves – A result of feeling inadequate and insecure – When they diet, they may go overboard.

6. Risk Factors for Eating Disorders continued Expression of emotion – Can not express emotion, so they substitute other behaviors for their emotions. – Some teens may starve themselves when they have emotional needs – Some teens may binge to satisy they emotional needs

7. Anorexia Nervosa An eating disorder in which a person starves himself or herself and weighs 15% or more below desired weight. Person may exercises to extremes to lose weight Obsessed with being thin, maybe perfectionists May abuse laxatives, enemas, and diuretics http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/ht/qt/2715_01.html

8. Anorexia Nervosa continued Many are good students who are obedient and respectful Set high expectations for themselves Teens who have anorexia deny their behaviors Teens with anorexia – Are often females 14 to 18 – Deny they are hungry – Withdraw from others – Females so not have their menstrual periods; infertility later in life – Resist treatments

9. Anorexia Nervosa continued Teens with anorexia may have: – Dehydration and constipation – Abdominal pain and nausea – Hormonal changes – Damage to body organs – Hair loss – Impaired immune system function – Depression

10. Treatment for Anorexia Team of professionals – Physicians – Dietitians – Nurses – Mental-health professionals **Hospital stay with intravenous IV may be required.

11. Bulimia An eating disorder in which a person binges and purges An estimated 1.1 to 4.2 percent of U.S. females have bulimia in their lifetime. Is often associated with anorexia Teens obsessed with their body shape and size will often starve themselves and feel compelled to eat. They will binge and then they feel guilty so they purge.

12. Bulimia continued Negative body image Teens with bulimia usually know they have a problem. Teens with bulimia… – Are often females 15 to 24. – May have normal weight – Recognize they are hungry and want to eat – May be outgoing and social – Females may have irregular menstrual periods; infertility later in life – Are more likely to get help when they are confronted with their behavior

13. Bulimia continued Signs of Bulimia in teens: – Binge in private – Have one secret place in which to binge, such as a closet – Steal food or hide it in a secret place – Think about food constantly and plan each binge carefully – Exercise and diet excessively between binges – Gulp food quickly while binging so as not to be discovered.

14. Bulimia continued How bulimia harms your health… – Dissolved tooth decay – Sore gums – Enlarged salivary glands and swollen cheeks – Damage to colon, heart and kidneys.

15. Bulimia continued Treatment – Team of professional who deal with physical and emotional health problems – Must develop new ways of coping to gain self- respect and self-confidence

16. Obesity Body weight that is 20% or more than desired weight Treatment should be long-term lifestyle changes rather than a quick fix Obesity can lead to other diseases as well.

17. Bigorexia A disorder in which a person has a distorted image of themselves. They can T be muscular enough. They constantly work out and is never satisfied with their body.