BY LINDSEY COOK AND LIZ SMITH

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

Psychological and physical disorder Low body weight and body

image distortion People suffering from anorexia

use weight loss as a form of mastery and control

It is related to fear concerning the body

Restrictive eating resulting in being close to starvation and becomes an obsession

95% of people affected by anorexia are females

1 out of every 100 adolescent females in the U.S have the disorder

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Stoppler, Melissa Conrad. "Anorexia Nervosa". Medicine Net. 6 Nov. 2008. <http://www.medicinenet.com/anorexia_nervosa/article.htm>.

Bulimia Nervosa

Psychological and physical disorder Concern with body image Misuse of laxatives Self esteem tied to appearance

and weight A feeling of lack of control over

his or her eating behaviors Regular engagement in

stringent diet plans and exercise

Purging and Non-Purging types Only occurs in about 6-8

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Binge Eating Disorder

Psychological and physical disorder Eats an unusually large amount

of food at one time Usually binge eats alone Feelings of disgust, depression,

or extreme guilt after eating Eats even when not really

hungry Low self-esteem

Most people with this problem are either overweight or obese

More common in women than in men

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Cultural and Family pressures Female attractiveness gravitates towards

thinness History of abuse/Parental Behavior

Causes

Concerns about weight and body shape

Emotional and personality disorders

Genetic and biological factors Including pregnancy and after

birth complications

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Signs & Symptoms

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Overeating

•Rapid weight loss in a short period of time•Unusual interest in food•Appears depressed•Becomes a secret eater•Obsessive exercising• Remains dissatisfied with appearance after reaching weight loss goals

•Binging and purging regularly • Diets and exercises often but maintains weight•Becomes a secret eater•Eats large amounts of food at one sitting without weight gain•Swollen neck glands•Scars on backs of hands•Disappearing into bathroom to vomit

• Eating large amounts of food•Eating to the point of discomfort •Frequent eating alone•Depressed or disgusted over large amounts of food eaten• Hiding empty food containers•Hoarding food

•Leg and joint pain•Weight gain•High blood pressure and cholesterol •Shortness of breath and excessive sweating• Mood swings•Excessive fatigue•Depression •Insomnia•Poor sleeping habits

National Eating Disorders. Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. 16 Sept 2008. <http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=41145>.

Treatment

Medical supervisionTherapy

Psychological therapy Nutrition CounselingAnti-depressant drugsSome cases might call for hospitalization

Malnutrition

Natenshon, Abigail H. How Eating Disorders Heal. 16 Sept 2008. <http://www.treatingeatingdisorders.com/ted08.htm>.

Athletes & Eating Disorders

1991 study showed that 9 percent of female college athletes suffer from an eating disorder and 58 percent were at risk of developing an eating disorder. The same study showed that 1 percent of male college athletes suffer from an eating disorder and 38 percent were at risk of developing an eating disorder.

Usually done to: Reach target weights

Example: Wrestlers Receive higher scores from competition judges

Example: Gymnasts, Ice Skaters Get the “right body type” for the sport

Example: DancersZahensky, Barbara A.. "Atheletes and Eating Disorders". Rosen Publishing. 11 Nov. 2008.

<http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/56>.

Athletes and Eating Disorders

Gives them a feeling of self control that may be lacking in their performance

Athletes need more “fuel” than less active people and eating disorders will usually diminish the energy that they can pull from to excel in their sport, do not have the energy to perform their best

They take vitamin pills and supplements which cannot replace food

They cannot find a healthy balance of eating and exercise and, therefore, see it as a hindrance instead of a help

Zahensky, Barbara A.. "Atheletes and Eating Disorders". Rosen Publishing. 11 Nov. 2008. <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/56>.

Works Cited

Natenshon, Abigail H. How Eating Disorders Heal. 16 Sept 2008. <http://www.treatingeatingdisorders.com/ted08.htm>.

National Eating Disorders. Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. 16 Sept 2008.

<http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Pro file_ID=41145>.

Smith, Jennifer N. Personal Interview. 7 Nov. 2008. Something Fishy. Binge Eating Disorder. 16 Sept 2008.

<http://www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/be.php>. Something Fishy. Bulimia Nervosa. 16 Sept 2008. d

<http://www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/bulimia.php>. Stoppler, Melissa Conrad. "Anorexia Nervosa". Medicine Net. 6 Nov. 2008.

<http://www.medicinenet.com/anorexia_nervosa/article.htm>. Zahensky, Barbara A.. "Atheletes and Eating Disorders". Rosen Publishing. 11

Nov. 2008. <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/56>.