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Eating Disorders Chapter 8 Section 3 Jessica Orkin, Erin Ringenberg, Morenike Lukula, Camryn Magsby, Ana Ramos, Molly Kroeger Anorexia Nervosa • • • • • OBSESSION with being thin Some people binge and then purge themselves to control weight Low self-esteem, feel controlled by others Teens need 2,500 calories, a person that is anorexic gets only a few hundred calories 90-95% females Anorexia Nervosa • • • • • • Signs & Symptoms Fear of weight gain Over exercising Extreme weight loss Hair loss on head Depression and Anxiety Weakness and Exhaustion • • Treatment Medical, psychological, and nutritional therapy Family counseling Bulimia Nervosa • Disorder that involves frequent episodes of binge eating • Includes: vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting/overexercising • About 3,400 Calories are consumed less in less than two hours Bulimia Nervosa: A Closer Look Vomiting Consuming 3,400 Cal in 2 hours • • • • • • • Signs, Symptoms & Treatments Preoccupation with Body Weight Bingeing & Purging Bloodshot Eyes/Sore Throat Dental Problems Irregular Menstrual Periods Depression/Mood Swings At least 2 Bulimic episodes per week for at least 3 months Binge Eating Disorder • • • Involves frequent binge eating (eating of a large amount of food in one sitting) but no purging (vomiting or misusing laxatives to rid the body of food) Frequently undiagnosed About one quarter to one third of people who go to weight-loss clinics may have binge eating disorder. Binge Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms ● Above-normal body weight ● Bingeing episodes accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and loss of control. ● Fluctuations in weight ● Eating when not hungry Treatment • Psychological and nutritional counseling Nonspecified Eating Disorders • Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) • Environmental & biological factors are causes • Primary sign: constant concerns about food & weight • • Anorexia & bulimia nervosa signs Irregular sleeping disorders EDNOS Treatment • Treatment is rare • Cognitive-behavioral therapy • Group settings or family sessions • Individual counseling (support) Why? • • • Psychological Factors Normally an underlying reason. Less about food, more about CONTROL Contributing Factors • • • Low self-esteem Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life Depression, Anxiety, Stress, or Loneliness Could You Be at Risk? • • Common traits of those at risk include: o o o o o eating alone overly criticizing body size and shape thinking about food often weighing selves often eating a lot of “diet” foods If concerns about food or appearance are having a negative impact on your life, talk to a trusted adult about it Getting Help • • • Professional help (physicians, psychologists, nutritionists) is needed to recover People often deny that they have a problem, insisting their behavior is just a normal lifestyle choice; many don’t seek help early on Early help can prevent severe physical problems Getting Help continued • • • Encourage any friend you suspect may have an eating disorder to seek help If that fails, tell a trusted adult Even if sworn to secrecy, tell an adult: losing a friend’s trust is much better than losing them altogether to an eating disorder “We clean our plates, yet we’re still famished—starving for something other than food.” KATE WICKER