Eating Disorders

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

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?

Anorexia Nervosa

Physical Symptoms

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

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?

Physical Symptoms

• Dehydration• Irregular heartbeat• Erodes tooth enamel• Causes tooth decay• Damages tissue of the stomach, esophagus,

and mouth• Nutrient deficiencies occur

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