+Anorexia

NervosaFor High School Students

Casey GrassoCone MW 9:25

+ WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA?

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An eating disorder where one continually starves themselves.

Anorexia Nervosa is…

+AND/OR….

Disorder that focuses on food but attempts to deal with perfection.

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Low self-esteemPerfectionist standards from peers, families, and oneself

Anorexia Nervosa Patients tend to have:

Probable Causes

+Probable Causes cont.

Poor body image

Idealized thinness

Dissatisfied with their own body

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10-15% of patients are males

Less likely to seek treatment because “women’s disease”

Gay males: 15% bulimic & 20% anorexic

MALES CAN BE ANOREXIC TOO

+ Types of Anorexia Induced vomiting after

eating. Leads to serious

digestive system health risks.

Restricted amount of food entered into the body.

Dieting, fasting, and exercising.

PURGING RESTRICTING

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•Slow heart rate

•Brittle bones

•Muscle loss

Anorexia Physical Signs and Symptoms

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Anorexia Physical Signs and

Symptoms cont.•Dehydration

•Fainting &/or fatigue

•Decreased fertility

+•Dramatic weight loss•Denial of being too thin•Fixation on body image•Critical of appearance

Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms

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•Preoccupation with food

•Secret food rituals

Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms

cont.

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Using laxatives or diet pills

Throwing up immediately after eating

Compulsive exercise

Signs and Symptoms of Purging

+ OTHER

NEGATIVE EFFECTS

+THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIETING AND ANOREXIA

Attempt to control weight

Attempt to control life

HEALTHY DIETING ANOREXIA

•Self-esteem based on body image

•Weight loss is a way to be happy•Becoming thin is all that matters; health is not a concern.

•Self-esteem based on more than body image.•Weight loss to be healthy•Goal is to lose weight in a healthy way.

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STATISTICS•1 in every 200 American women suffer•3rd most common chronic illness among young adults.

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•Most common age is between 12 and 25•Only 1 in 10 people receive treatment

STATISTICS

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• Certain cultures influence diseases like anorexiaWestern society mostly

Families, friends, and environments

SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

+Steps to Recovery

Admitting you have a problem Talk to someone Stay away from people and places

that may cause a relapse Seek professional help

+ HOW TO HELP

Confront the patient Talk to an adult or professional Call the National Eating Disorders

Association 1-847-931-2237OR research for tips on: National Eating Disorders Association

Eating Disorders Kill!