Treating Eating Disorders•Treatment of eating disorders

involves addressing:•problematic eating behaviors• misusing of food to handle

stress and emotions

•Treatment for Anorexia nervosa and binge eating:•Treatment for eating disorders is a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

Treating Eating Disorders

• Roughly 30 % of people with anorexia receive treatment; whereas only 6 % of bulimics receive treatment

• Sometimes it’s hard to treat because of denial and secrecy:

• Arrange to speak w/ friend in a private place• Express your concerns• Listen to your friend and offer support• If you are upset about your friend’s situation, seek

professional counseling and help

How are Athletes Different from General Population

• More common in athletes than general population and more common in female athletics than male athletics

• Leanness-dependent/weight-dependent sports such as wrestling, body-building, gymnastics.

• Pressure in sports to be thin/lean, athletes in these sports often fluxgate weight in order to meet demands

• Judged sports such as ballet, gymnastics, figure skating are found to bet at the highest risk

How are Athletes Different from General Population

• Factors such as: perfectionism, high self-expectations, competitiveness, hyperactivity, repetitive exercise routines, compulsiveness, drive, body image distortion, pre-occupation with dieting and weight.

• These factors were all found to be common in Athletes and those who have Anorexia. Unfortunately it’s easy to develop if you are an athlete.