eating disorders
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EATING DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS
OBJECTIVES Review the history of eating disorders
Identify the main characteristics of anorexia
Identify the main characteristics of bulimia
Identify the main characteristics of Binge Eating Disorder
What can teachers do to assist in these situations?
HISTORY OF EATING DISORDERS Foot binding in China Lotus shoes
HISTORY OF EATING DISORDERS Holy anorexia
DSM-IV: ANOREXIARefusal to maintain body weight at normal weight for age and height
Intense fear of gaining weightDisturbance on body evaluationAmenhorrea / lost sexual interest
DSM-IV: ANOREXIA
Restrictive type
Binge-eating / Purging
CONTROL BODY WEIGHT BY
StarvationPurging / vomitingExcessive exerciseDiet pills / diuretics
CONTROL BODY WEIGHT BY
StarvationPurging / vomitingExcessive exerciseDiet pills / diuretics
SYMPTOMS
MAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTERPERSONAL, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL
SYMPTOMS
PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMSDistorted body imagePoor insightSelf-evaluation largely, or even
exclusively, in terms of their shape and weight
OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)belief that control over food is
synonymous with being in control of one's life
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMSLow self-esteem and self-efficacy
Clinical depression or chronically low mood
Intense fear about becoming overweight
Moodiness or 'mood swings'
INTERPERSONAL SYMPTOMSWithdrawal from previous friendships and other peer-relationships
Deterioration in relationships with the family
Denial of Basic needs, such as food
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMSExtreme weight lossGrowth of lanugo hair over the body
Possibly with pallid complexion and sunken eyes
Creaking joints and bonesTooth decay
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PHYSICAL SYMPTOMSVery dry/chapped lips due to malnutrition
Headaches, due to malnutrition Thinning of the hair Nails become more brittle Constantly feeling "cold" Dry skin
BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMSExcessive exercise, food restrictionFaintingSecretive about eating or exercise behaviourPossible self-harm, substance abuse or
suicide attemptsVery sensitive to references about body
weightBecome very aggressive when forced to eat
"forbidden" foods
STUDENTS VOICES
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