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Personal Development and Health – Unit 2: Physical Health. Eating Disorders. Types of Eating Disorders. Anorexia Bulimia Obesity Over-exercising. Statistics on Eating Disorders. 10 Year Study. Statistics (Continued). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Eating Disorders
Personal Development and Health – Unit 2: Physical Health
Types of Eating Disorders Anorexia Bulimia Obesity Over-exercising
Statistics on Eating Disorders 10 Year Study
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Age at Onset of Eating Disorder
Age 10 or YoungerAges 11-15Ages 16-20After Age 20
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Duration of Eating Disorder
1-5 Years6-10 Years11-15 Years
Statistics (Continued) The most common behavior that will lead to an eating
disorder is dieting. 75% of American Women are dissatisfied with their
weight, 41% of men are also 50% of American Women are currently on a diet, 44%
female high school students and 15% of male high school students are currently trying to lose weight.
It is estimated that currently 11% of high school students have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.
The diet and diet related industry is over a 50 billion dollar a year enterprise in the U.S.
The average woman is 5"4’ and weighs 140 pounds. The average model is 5"11’ and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women.
Up to 19% of college aged women in America are bulimic.
Symptoms Food
Avoiding food all together Excessive eating Preoccupation with Food
Exercise Exercising too much and not eating enough
Purging Self-Induced vomiting Using Laxatives inappropriately Using Diuretics or Diet Pills inappropriately
Weight Preoccupation with weight and body image Using weight to “fix” other problems
Eating Disorders are just a symptom of something else….
Eating Disorders are NEVER about Food……
Eating Disorders usually stem from the following problems: Bottling your feelings up Feeling Isolated Feeling Lonely Pretending that everything is fine, when it isn’t Perfectionism Never feeling good enough, pretty enough
or thin enough Depression or Trauma from an event Anger Interpersonal conflicts Inability to feel feelings Problems dealing with social/peer pressure Negative self-concept (poor self esteem)
The Media’s Effect on Teens Teens (especially girls) feel an extreme pressure
to be thin from what the Media and Society view as “Beautiful”.
THEN NOW
Anorexia Nervosa Food and eating dominate
the life of a person with anorexia nervosa.
Distorted view of weight and shape become the main or even sole measures of self-worth.
Maintaining an extremely low weight becomes equated with beauty, success, self-esteem, and self-control and is not seen as a problem.
People with an eating disorder think about food, weight, and body image constantly.
Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa, in the
most simple terms, is self-starvation.
Anorexics feel there is a serious disturbance in the way they feel about food, weight, and body image.
Anorexics are also often characterized as stubborn, vain, appearance-obsessed people who simply do not know when to stop dieting.
Genetic Factors Anorexia nervosa occurs
eight times more often in people who have relatives with the disorder. However, experts do not know exactly what the inherited factor may be.
In addition, anorexia nervosa occurs more often in families with a history of depression or alcohol abuse.
Effects of Anorexia on the Body
Profiles of Pain
Celebrities with Anorexia
Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa, in the
most simple terms, is binge eating followed by forced vomiting
Bulimics feel there is a serious disturbance in the way they feel about food, weight, and body image.
Bulimics are also often characterized as stubborn, vain, appearance-obsessed people who simply do not know when to stop dieting.
Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia
Eating uncontrollably, binging, and purging
Forced Vomiting or Vomiting Blood Abusing Laxatives, or Diuretics Going to the bathroom frequently
after eating Preoccupied with body weight Depression and mood swings Feeling out of control Swollen glands in neck and face Heartburn, bloating, indigestion,
or constipation Irregular menstrual periods Dental and gum problems Persistent sore throat Bloodshot eyes Weakness, Fatigue, Exhaustion
Physical Effects of Bulimia
Celebrities with Bulimia
Obesity or Binge Eating Obesity is considered
an eating disorder because it is the uncontrollable need to eat large amounts of food, even when you are full.
The addiction to food is even more dangerous than being addicted to drugs or alcohol because we need food to live!
Physical Effects of Obesity
Celebrities Affected by Obesity
Compulsive Exercising Over-exercising is considered
an eating disorder because the person is addicted to exercise and may starve themselves or punish themselves with exercise if they eat poorly
The person will struggle with guilt or anxiety if they do not work out.
The person measures their worth on their athletic abilities which may lead to steroid abuse.
1% of U.S. population
Physical Effects of Compulsive Exercising
Celebrities Addicted to Exercise
Men with Eating Disorders
8 Million people suffer from Eating Disorders
10% of that number is MEN In most cases, men develop
eating disorders due to low self esteem from being overweight.
Men who participate in low weight sports, such as wrestling, are at a high risk of developing eating disorders.
Gay men are also more likely to develop eating disorders
How NOT to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder
You are a part of the PROBLEM if: You attempt to punish, threaten or bribe
them to get healthy You cover up or make excuses for their
behavior You take responsibility for that person’s
problem (co-dependency) You hide food from a binger or force an
anorexic to eat You argue about how much they should
or should not eat You keep the problem to yourself and
choose NOT to tell someone.
How to help a friend with an Eating Disorder
You are a part of the SOLUTION if: You remain calm, unemotional and
factually honest in speaking to the person with your concern
You attend support groups You discuss the situation with someone
you trust to help you You encourage your friend to seek help You do not cover up or avoid the
situation and confront the person with your concerns.
Self-Quiz: Are you at risk??? Answer yes or no to the following questions:
Are you intensely fearful of becoming overweight? Do you avoid social situations where food is being
served? Do you prefer to eat alone so others will not see
how much or how little you will eat? Do you see yourself as overweight while others
comment on your thinness? Do you feel the only way to be happy is to be thin? Do you ever use food to relieve anxiety or pain?
Self-Quiz (Continued) Do you use laxatives or induce vomiting as a means
of weight control? Have you felt persistent feelings of unhappiness,
hopelessness or worthlessness recently? Do you eat until you:
▪ Are interrupted▪ Fall asleep▪ Induce vomiting
Women only: Has your menstrual cycle become irregular or completely stopped?
If you answered YES to any of these questions.. You may be at risk for developing an eating disorder!
Where to go for help: www.nationaleatingdisorders.o
rg 800.931.2237 Talk to:
School Nurse Your Doctor Parents Teachers
Hospital Programs Support Groups
Individual and Group Therapy Treatment Centers
www.EDtreatmentcenters.com
Journal #8
After taking the Self-Quiz and learning about Eating Disorders, do you think you are at risk for one? Do you know someone that may be at risk for an eating disorder?
How could you help yourself or someone who has an eating disorder?
What was the most important thing you learned from today’s class? 4-5 Sentences
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