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1 Eating Disorders Warm Up: What do you already know about eating disorders?

2 Anorexia Nervosa A disorder in which the fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self induced starvation Anorexia means “without appetite” Nervosa means “of nervous origin” What do you think the effects of anorexia are?

3 Anorexia Nervosa

4 Physical Symptoms Related to malnutrition and starvation Weight loss Constipation Hormonal changes Heart damage Impaired immune function Decreased heart rate Death

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7 Bulimia Nervosa Is a disorder in which cycles of overeating are followed by some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract. What do you think the effects of bulimia are?

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9 Physical Symptoms Dehydration Irregular heartbeat Erodes tooth enamel Causes tooth decay Damages tissue of the stomach, esophagus, and mouth Nutrient deficiencies occur

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11 Treatment for Eating Disorders 90% of cases are not being treated Education about nutrition, eating and increases in body weight Psychological Treatment-counseling Anti-depressants, behavior therapy


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