Eating DisordersEating Disorders

Compulsive Eating/Binge Compulsive Eating/Binge EatingEating

AnorexiaAnorexiaBulimiaBulimia

““Control” in a time when life seems out of controlControl” in a time when life seems out of control

Compulsive Eating/Binge Compulsive Eating/Binge EatingEating

Binge-eating disorder is a serious Binge-eating disorder is a serious eating disorder in which you eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large frequently consume unusually large amounts of food. amounts of food.

A compulsive eater will usually do A compulsive eater will usually do this to overcome feelings of this to overcome feelings of sadness, anger, stress, etc.sadness, anger, stress, etc.

Compulsive Eating/Binge Compulsive Eating/Binge Eating – Eating –

RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS Family HistoryFamily History DietingDieting Psychological Issues Psychological Issues

- - DepressionDepression

- Substance abuse - Substance abuse

- Trouble coping with stress, - Trouble coping with stress, anger, anger, sadness, boredom and sadness, boredom and worry.worry.

Compulsive Eating/Binge Compulsive Eating/Binge Eating – Eating –

SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS Eating large amounts of food Eating large amounts of food Eating even when not hungry or fullEating even when not hungry or full Eating rapidly during binge Eating rapidly during binge

episodes episodes Depression Depression Anxiety Anxiety Frequent dieting, possibly without Frequent dieting, possibly without

weight loss weight loss Frequently eating alone (“closet Frequently eating alone (“closet

eating”)eating”)

Compulsive Eating/Binge Compulsive Eating/Binge Eating – Eating –

HEALTH RISKSHEALTH RISKS Depression/Suicidal thoughtsDepression/Suicidal thoughts Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea Obesity Obesity High Blood Pressure and/or High Blood Pressure and/or

Cholesterol Cholesterol Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Heart Disease Heart Disease Joint pain and Muscle painJoint pain and Muscle pain

Compulsive Eating VideoCompulsive Eating Video

YouTube - NBC Action News - CompulsiYouTube - NBC Action News - Compulsive Overeatingve Overeating

I Eat 33,000 Calories a day - Lisa Sellers.I Eat 33,000 Calories a day - Lisa Sellers.www.today4health.com - YouTubewww.today4health.com - YouTube

What is Anorexia?What is Anorexia?

StarvationStarvation Low caloric intake Low caloric intake

(500-800 per day)(500-800 per day) False body imageFalse body image

Anorexia & Bulimia – Anorexia & Bulimia – RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS

Female (although males are at risk as Female (although males are at risk as well)well)

Weight Changes (comments from others)Weight Changes (comments from others) Transitions (moving, break-up, parent Transitions (moving, break-up, parent

divorce, death in family, etc.)divorce, death in family, etc.) Sports, Work, Artistic Activities Sports, Work, Artistic Activities

(gymnasts, dancers, models)(gymnasts, dancers, models) Media and SocietyMedia and Society

Anorexia – SIGNS & Anorexia – SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS

Fear of gaining weightFear of gaining weight Skip meals (excuses)Skip meals (excuses) Won’t eat in front of others Won’t eat in front of others Baggy clothesBaggy clothes Excessive exerciseExcessive exercise Excessive weight lossExcessive weight loss Denies having a problemDenies having a problem Low body temperature (fine hair Low body temperature (fine hair

growth)growth)

Anorexia – HEALTH RISKSAnorexia – HEALTH RISKS Death Death Anemia Anemia Heart problems/Heart FailureHeart problems/Heart Failure Bone lossBone loss In females - absence of a period In females - absence of a period In males - decreased testosterone In males - decreased testosterone Electrolyte abnormalities, such as Electrolyte abnormalities, such as

low blood potassium, sodium and low blood potassium, sodium and chloride chloride

Kidney problemsKidney problems

* When the body no longer has fat to burn it * When the body no longer has fat to burn it turns to muscle. When it no longer has turns to muscle. When it no longer has muscle to burn, the body starts attacking muscle to burn, the body starts attacking its organs – heart, liver, kidneys.its organs – heart, liver, kidneys.

What is Bulimia?What is Bulimia?

Binging followed by Binging followed by purging (getting rid of purging (getting rid of food by vomiting, laxative food by vomiting, laxative use, and/or over exercise)use, and/or over exercise)

Bulimia – SIGNS & Bulimia – SIGNS & SYMTPOMSSYMTPOMS

Constant worry about weightConstant worry about weight Excessive food consumptionExcessive food consumption Trips to bathroom after eatingTrips to bathroom after eating Sore throatSore throat Dental issuesDental issues Irregular periodsIrregular periods Excessive exercise (“non-purging Excessive exercise (“non-purging

bulimia”)bulimia”) Blood shot eyesBlood shot eyes Cuts on fingersCuts on fingers

Bulimia – HEALTH RISKSBulimia – HEALTH RISKS

Heart problems, such as an irregular Heart problems, such as an irregular heartbeat and heart failure heartbeat and heart failure

Severe tooth decay Severe tooth decay In females, absence of a period In females, absence of a period Digestive problemsDigestive problems DeathDeath

Video Clips

DOVE EVOLUTION:

YouTube - dove evolution

FALSE BODY IMAGE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94c43AlwLKo

STATISTICS/HEALTH RISKS/LIFE OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN EATING DISORDER:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSqtVDIwnHo