body image and eating disorders

Today we will…

• Discuss a variety of different eating disorders• Review body image and what it means to us• Examine how to get yourself or someone else help for an

eating disorder• Create a Venn Diagram using what we know about eating

disorders and body image

Body image WARM UP

• When you look in a mirror, are you happy with what you see?• Do you accept your appearance?• Do you dream of looking like an actor or

someone famous?

Negative body image indicators

• Do you often compare yourself to models or athletes?• Do you worry a great deal about being too fat, too thin,

or not muscular enough?• Do you think of yourself as fat even though your

weight is within the normal limits?• Are you always on a diet?• Is it difficult for you to accept the body changes of

puberty?• If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need

to work on developing a more positive body image.

+ body image suggestions

• Discuss your feelings with an adult• Remember that models and actors are not typical• Focus on what you like about your body, not what you

dislike• Exercise regularly so you can feel confident• Do NOT compare yourself to others

Eating Disorders

•HAVING A NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EATING DISORDERS

EATING DISORDERS

• Eating disorder- a food related illness in which a person changes eating habits in a way that is harmful to the body and mind.• Eating disorders affect both males and

females• Eating disorders can be life

threatening

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

• Anorexia- an eating disorder characterized by self starvation.

• It can affect males, but approx. 9 out 10 cases involve females

• The person is intensely afraid of gaining weight• May skip meals• Refuse to eat certain foods• Avoid eating all together• May use laxatives, enemas, or diuretics or force

themselves to vomit

Anorexia and the body

• Damage to the heart, kidneys, bones and muscles• Malnutrition- condition where the body

does not get the nutrients it needs• Dehydration- the body does not have

enough fluid to function well• Estimated that 10 – 20 % of people who

have anorexia die as a result of the disorder

Get help for anorexia!!

• Seek medical attention from a physician

• Possible psychiatric (mental) help to deal with emotions and underlying problem• Talk to a family member, adult or friend

Bulimia Nervosa

• Bulimia- an eating disorder in which the affected person has uncontrollable urges to eat a great deal of food in a short period, and then purge (vomit) to get rid of the food consumed

• Binge and Purge

Bulimia

• People will eat, followed by vomiting, using laxatives or diuretics• Person may fast or engage in excessive

exercise habits• Frequently feel ashamed of what they are

doing• Usually keep their behavior a secret• About 80% of people with bulimia are

female

Bulimia and the body

•Harms digestive system•Cause chemical imbalances that

disrupt heart function•Harm to the esophagus due to

vomiting•Wearing away of tooth enamel

Get help for bulimia!!!

• Seek assistance from a health professional• Possible psychiatric evaluation and

help• Often need help for physical problems• Talk to an adult, family member or

friend

CLASS ACTIVITY

• LIST THE SIMILARITIES OF ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA ON A VENN DIAGRAM.

Fear of gaining weight.

Obsessed with exercise.

May use laxatives or diuretics.

Person usually has a poor self image.

Usually keeps it a secret.

Person is ashamed of themselves.

Affects body and mind (physical and mental)

Kidneys, heart, liver, muscles, nerves, bones,

digestive system

Affects mostly females, but can affect males.

Malnutrition and / or dehydration

Can result in death

Anorexia / Bulimia

Video clips

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5qZPe8HuxI

Ke$ha in Rehab for Anorexia and Bulimia - YouTube.htm