Eating Disorders

Personal Development and Health – Unit 2: Physical Health

Types of Eating Disorders Anorexia Bulimia Obesity Over-exercising

Statistics on Eating Disorders 10 Year Study

0%5%

10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%

Age at Onset of Eating Disorder

Age 10 or YoungerAges 11-15Ages 16-20After Age 20

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

Duration of Eating Disorder

1-5 Years6-10 Years11-15 Years

Statistics (Continued) The most common behavior that will lead to an eating

disorder is dieting. 75% of American Women are dissatisfied with their

weight, 41% of men are also 50% of American Women are currently on a diet, 44%

female high school students and 15% of male high school students are currently trying to lose weight.

It is estimated that currently 11% of high school students have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.

The diet and diet related industry is over a 50 billion dollar a year enterprise in the U.S.

The average woman is 5"4’ and weighs 140 pounds. The average model is 5"11’ and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women.

Up to 19% of college aged women in America are bulimic.

Symptoms Food

Avoiding food all together Excessive eating Preoccupation with Food

Exercise Exercising too much and not eating enough

Purging Self-Induced vomiting Using Laxatives inappropriately Using Diuretics or Diet Pills inappropriately

Weight Preoccupation with weight and body image Using weight to “fix” other problems

Eating Disorders are just a symptom of something else….

Eating Disorders are NEVER about Food……

Eating Disorders usually stem from the following problems: Bottling your feelings up Feeling Isolated Feeling Lonely Pretending that everything is fine, when it isn’t Perfectionism Never feeling good enough, pretty enough

or thin enough Depression or Trauma from an event Anger Interpersonal conflicts Inability to feel feelings Problems dealing with social/peer pressure Negative self-concept (poor self esteem)

The Media’s Effect on Teens Teens (especially girls) feel an extreme pressure

to be thin from what the Media and Society view as “Beautiful”.

THEN NOW

Anorexia Nervosa Food and eating dominate

the life of a person with anorexia nervosa.

Distorted view of weight and shape become the main or even sole measures of self-worth.

Maintaining an extremely low weight becomes equated with beauty, success, self-esteem, and self-control and is not seen as a problem.

People with an eating disorder think about food, weight, and body image constantly.

Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa, in the

most simple terms, is self-starvation.

Anorexics feel there is a serious disturbance in the way they feel about food, weight, and body image.

Anorexics are also often characterized as stubborn, vain, appearance-obsessed people who simply do not know when to stop dieting.

Genetic Factors Anorexia nervosa occurs

eight times more often in people who have relatives with the disorder. However, experts do not know exactly what the inherited factor may be.

In addition, anorexia nervosa occurs more often in families with a history of depression or alcohol abuse.

Effects of Anorexia on the Body

Profiles of Pain

Celebrities with Anorexia

Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa, in the

most simple terms, is binge eating followed by forced vomiting

Bulimics feel there is a serious disturbance in the way they feel about food, weight, and body image.

Bulimics are also often characterized as stubborn, vain, appearance-obsessed people who simply do not know when to stop dieting.

Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia

Eating uncontrollably, binging, and purging

Forced Vomiting or Vomiting Blood Abusing Laxatives, or Diuretics Going to the bathroom frequently

after eating Preoccupied with body weight Depression and mood swings Feeling out of control Swollen glands in neck and face Heartburn, bloating, indigestion,

or constipation Irregular menstrual periods Dental and gum problems Persistent sore throat Bloodshot eyes Weakness, Fatigue, Exhaustion

Physical Effects of Bulimia

Celebrities with Bulimia

Obesity or Binge Eating Obesity is considered

an eating disorder because it is the uncontrollable need to eat large amounts of food, even when you are full.

The addiction to food is even more dangerous than being addicted to drugs or alcohol because we need food to live!

Physical Effects of Obesity

Celebrities Affected by Obesity

Compulsive Exercising Over-exercising is considered

an eating disorder because the person is addicted to exercise and may starve themselves or punish themselves with exercise if they eat poorly

The person will struggle with guilt or anxiety if they do not work out.

The person measures their worth on their athletic abilities which may lead to steroid abuse.

1% of U.S. population

Physical Effects of Compulsive Exercising

Celebrities Addicted to Exercise

Men with Eating Disorders

8 Million people suffer from Eating Disorders

10% of that number is MEN In most cases, men develop

eating disorders due to low self esteem from being overweight.

Men who participate in low weight sports, such as wrestling, are at a high risk of developing eating disorders.

Gay men are also more likely to develop eating disorders

How NOT to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder

You are a part of the PROBLEM if: You attempt to punish, threaten or bribe

them to get healthy You cover up or make excuses for their

behavior You take responsibility for that person’s

problem (co-dependency) You hide food from a binger or force an

anorexic to eat You argue about how much they should

or should not eat You keep the problem to yourself and

choose NOT to tell someone.

How to help a friend with an Eating Disorder

You are a part of the SOLUTION if: You remain calm, unemotional and

factually honest in speaking to the person with your concern

You attend support groups You discuss the situation with someone

you trust to help you You encourage your friend to seek help You do not cover up or avoid the

situation and confront the person with your concerns.

Self-Quiz: Are you at risk??? Answer yes or no to the following questions:

Are you intensely fearful of becoming overweight? Do you avoid social situations where food is being

served? Do you prefer to eat alone so others will not see

how much or how little you will eat? Do you see yourself as overweight while others

comment on your thinness? Do you feel the only way to be happy is to be thin? Do you ever use food to relieve anxiety or pain?

Self-Quiz (Continued) Do you use laxatives or induce vomiting as a means

of weight control? Have you felt persistent feelings of unhappiness,

hopelessness or worthlessness recently? Do you eat until you:

▪ Are interrupted▪ Fall asleep▪ Induce vomiting

Women only: Has your menstrual cycle become irregular or completely stopped?

If you answered YES to any of these questions.. You may be at risk for developing an eating disorder!

Where to go for help: www.nationaleatingdisorders.o

rg 800.931.2237 Talk to:

School Nurse Your Doctor Parents Teachers

Hospital Programs Support Groups

Individual and Group Therapy Treatment Centers

www.EDtreatmentcenters.com

Journal #8

After taking the Self-Quiz and learning about Eating Disorders, do you think you are at risk for one? Do you know someone that may be at risk for an eating disorder?

How could you help yourself or someone who has an eating disorder?

What was the most important thing you learned from today’s class? 4-5 Sentences

Video