Eating Disorders

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Definition: Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is characterized by abnormal eating habits. may involve either to much or not enough

food intake which can harm a person physical, social and emotional health.

Know the Facts 10-15% of all Americans suffer from some type

of an eating disorder

95% of people with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25

50% of girls between the ages of 11 and 13 see themselves as fat

80% of 13-year-olds have attempted to lose weight.

2 Main Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa

With this problem someone might becomes very afraid of gaining weight and also thinks his or her body is too fat.

People with anorexia also might be sad, angry, or depressed or feel worried a lot of the time.

Anorexia Nervosa

Warning Signs: Dramatic weight loss Low fat – low calorie food Denial of hunger Exercising too much Withdrawing from social activities Feeling fat

Bulimia Nervosa

An emotional weight control

disorder that involves binge eating and then vomiting the food back up.

Binge: eating a huge amount of food (like a tub of ice cream, then a big bag of chips, then a box of cookies in 2 hours or so)

Bulimia Nervosa

Warning Signs: Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals Eating large amounts of food without weight gain Mood swings Using laxatives or diuretics (medicine to help or make

someone use the bathroom) Withdrawing from social activities

What causes eating disorders?

Some people don’t feel good about their bodies

Some people that compete in specific sports might feel that they need to be thin

Some are searching for “perfect”

Some may hear their families talk about negative body image

What does an eating disorder do to the body?

Dry skin Brittle nails Thinning hair that breaks

or falls out Fatigue Dizziness or fainting

Dehydration Low blood pressure Organ damage Bone loss Eroded tooth enamel

How can we help?

Be a helping hand and guide them to talk to a professional.

Together, the team can help the person achieve the goals of reaching a healthy weight, following a nutritious diet, and feeling good about himself or herself again.

It is important to remember that Eating Disorders are DISEASES. It is

important to remember that the eating disorder is not anyone’s fault, but it is unsafe and just like any other disease,

it must be treated.

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