Body Image and Eating Body Image and Eating Disorders:Disorders:

Definitions:Definitions:AnorexiaAnorexia=Fear of gaining weight, see=Fear of gaining weight, see

themselves differently than others, starve themselvesthemselves differently than others, starve themselves This leads to loss of period in girls (this is called This leads to loss of period in girls (this is called

amenorrheaamenorrhea))BulimiaBulimia=Binge=Binge and purge and purge Binge eatingBinge eating = = Most common. Out of control Most common. Out of control

over eating. Eating when not hungry. Feeling guilty over eating. Eating when not hungry. Feeling guilty about it later. about it later.

Muscle dysmorphiaMuscle dysmorphia= = OftenOften seen in men. seen in men. This person thinks they need to be more muscular or This person thinks they need to be more muscular or more toned and is obsessed with it. more toned and is obsessed with it. They say “I'm not big They say “I'm not big enough”.enough”. In a way the opposite of anorexia. In a way the opposite of anorexia.

Other inappropriate ways to prevent Other inappropriate ways to prevent weight gain are: weight gain are: llaxativesaxatives, , fastingfasting, , vomitingvomiting, , diet pillsdiet pills, , excessive exercisingexcessive exercising

FactsFacts A study in 1995 found that 3 A study in 1995 found that 3

minutes spent looking at minutes spent looking at models in magazines caused models in magazines caused 70% of women to feel 70% of women to feel depresseddepressed

There are 3 billion women who There are 3 billion women who don’t look like supermodels don’t look like supermodels and only 8 who doand only 8 who do

The models in the magazines The models in the magazines are are AirbrushedAirbrushed…they don’t …they don’t really look like that!really look like that!

Our bodies are programmed to Our bodies are programmed to weigh a certain amountweigh a certain amount

““Genetics loads the gun and Genetics loads the gun and environment pulls the trigger”environment pulls the trigger”

So..If you have a relative with So..If you have a relative with an eating disorder you are 30 an eating disorder you are 30 times more likely to get onetimes more likely to get one

More factsMore facts Everybody is born different: Everybody is born different:

different bone structure, different different bone structure, different genetics, some more muscular genetics, some more muscular than others, some are more lean.than others, some are more lean.

It’s all about It’s all about BALANCEBALANCE

You can die from an eating disorder! You can die from an eating disorder! But usually before the eating disorder But usually before the eating disorder kills the victim they usually commit kills the victim they usually commit suicide. Eating disorders are highly suicide. Eating disorders are highly correlated with suicidecorrelated with suicide

All eating disorders are connected All eating disorders are connected to: to:

1.Genetics1.Genetics 2.Obsessive Compulsive 2.Obsessive Compulsive

BehaviorsBehaviors 3. And other disorders3. And other disorders

If you need help, please call If you need help, please call the the hotline:hotline:

847-831-3438847-831-3438 all services are all services are FREEFREEOR talk to an adult you trust!OR talk to an adult you trust!

Mary Kate is one of many celebrities that struggles with an eating disorder. Do you like that she looks GOOD? What other famous people have struggled?

True or False? What do you True or False? What do you think?think?

15-20% of Males have eating disorders15-20% of Males have eating disorders 5-10% of middle school girls have eating disorders5-10% of middle school girls have eating disorders Middle school students gain 40 lbs during pubertyMiddle school students gain 40 lbs during puberty You can be 180lbs and still be fit and healthyYou can be 180lbs and still be fit and healthy Middle school students need proper nutrition since Middle school students need proper nutrition since

they are growingthey are growing Skipping meals will help you lose weightSkipping meals will help you lose weight Eating low fat foods will help you lose weightEating low fat foods will help you lose weight The average American women wears a size 12 or The average American women wears a size 12 or

14!14! The media has a lot to do with our body imageThe media has a lot to do with our body image

Body ImageBody Image Body Image = = Body image is how you see Body image is how you see

yourself when you look in the mirror or picture yourself when you look in the mirror or picture yourself in your mind. yourself in your mind.

Negative bodyNegative body imageimage= distorted perception—= distorted perception—seeing things that aren't so. seeing things that aren't so. People with negative body image People with negative body image are more likely to get an eating disorder and more likely to suffer feelings of are more likely to get an eating disorder and more likely to suffer feelings of depressiondepression, , low self-esteem, loneliness.low self-esteem, loneliness.

Positive body imagePositive body image= = celebrate and accept celebrate and accept the way your body is perfect or not. Comfortable the way your body is perfect or not. Comfortable in your own skinin your own skin

Accept your body-Accept yourselfAccept your body-Accept yourself YOUR HOMEWORKYOUR HOMEWORK: To list at least 3 things you : To list at least 3 things you

like about your body to be handed in next classlike about your body to be handed in next class

To review:To review: It all about: It all about: Self esteemSelf esteem, , good body imagegood body image, ,

balancebalance What is amenorrhea?What is amenorrhea? How much does a middle school student How much does a middle school student

usually gain during puberty?usually gain during puberty? Is looking at magazines good for your body Is looking at magazines good for your body

image?image? Do boys also have eating disorders?Do boys also have eating disorders? What are eating disorders highly What are eating disorders highly

correlated/related to?correlated/related to? What is your homework? What is your homework? To List at least 3 good things you like about To List at least 3 good things you like about

your body bring into class next classyour body bring into class next class