EATING DISORDERS GROUP 7

Marlene Ballesteros Chris Douglas

What Is It
An eating disorder is a physical and mental illness which include extreme emotions, attitudes and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues. Eating Disorders are serious emotional and physical problems that can have life-threatening consequences. They frequently coexist with other illnesses such as depression, substance abuse (weight loss pills & laxatives), or anxiety disorders.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/complete-index.shtml#pub1 http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaDir/files/documents/handouts/WhatIsEd.pdf

Overview
Three types of eating disorders

Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder

Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is when a person has a distorted image of his/her
body and experience a fear of gaining weight. These people tend to exercise excessively and starve themselves or use other methods to lose weight, for example taking weight loss pills or laxatives.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA CAN LEAD TO:

Bone weakening Decrease in white blood cells, which leads to increased risk of infection Low potassium levels in the blood, which may cause dangerous heart rhythms Severe malnutrition Seizures due to fluid or sodium loss from repeated diarrhea or vomiting Thyroid gland problems Tooth decay
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001401/

Question
Anorexia can lead to an increased risk of infection due to?
a)Decrease in white blood cells b)Tooth decay c)Dehydration d)Malnutrition

Question
Anorexia can lead to an increased risk of infection due to?
a)Decrease in white blood cells
b)Tooth decay c)Dehydration d)Malnutrition

Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa, an eating disorder in which a person uncontrollably binges
on food and then follows by throwing it up. A person with this disorder usually takes laxatives to prevent gaining weight. Also has a distorted body image.

BULIMIA NERVOSA LEAD TO:

Constipation Dental cavities/ Tooth Decay Electrolyte Imbalances Hemorrhoids Pancreatitis Swelling of the throat Tears of the esophagus from too much vomiting
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001381/

Question
Gastric Acid causes dental cavities and tooth decay?
a) True b) False

Question
Gastric Acid causes dental cavities and tooth decay?
a)True
b) False

Bing-eating Disorder
Bing Eating (episode) is when a person rapidly consumes an excess amount of food and may feel out of control while over eating. BINGE EATING CAN LEAD TO: Hypertension (high blood pressure) Heart Disease Gall Bladder Disease Insulin Resistance Type 2 Diabetes Joint Problems Osteoarthritis Sleep Disorders Obesity
http://www.canyons.edu/offices/health/nutritioncoach/concerns/binge.as

Question
In a Binge eating episode a person can?
a) Faint b) Have a seizure c) Feel out of control d) b & c

Question
In a Binge eating episode a person can?
a) Faint b) Have a seizure

c) Feel out of control

d) b & c

 According to the author of Nutrition: Concepts & Controversies 12e, experts agree that eating disorders have many causes: sociocultural, psychological, hereditary, and probably also neurochemical. However, excessive pressure to be thin in our society is at least partly to blame. Parental Behavior or Attitudes Family History of Addictions or Emotional Disorder History of Abuse Family History of Obesity Anorexia is 8 times more common in people who have relatives with disorders Approach to food in cultures Hormonal Abnormalities
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_causes_eating_disorders_000049_3.htm

What CAUSES an Eating Disorder?

Real World
It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder . 7 million women. 1 million men. 1 in 200 American women suffer from Anorexia/ 2-3 in 100 suffer from bulimia. Nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder. About 12 to 15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are males. Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rates in mental illnesses.
http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

According to a study by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associate Disorders: 5-10% of anorexics die within 10 years after contracting the disease. 18-20% will be dead after 20 years 30-40% ever fully recover. Only 1 in 10 people receive treatment. About 80% of the girls/women who have accessed care for their eating disorders do not get the intensity of treatment they need to stay in recovery they are often sent home weeks earlier than the recommended stay.
http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/anorexia/statistics.htm

REAL World

Question
What is the percentage of males that suffer from anorexia or bulimia?
a)10-15% b)12-15% c)18-20% d)30-40%

Question
What is the percentage of males that suffer from anorexia or bulimia?
a)10-15% b)12-15% c)18-20% d)30-40%

Symptoms
ANOREXIA
Refusal to eat and denial of huger Negative or distorted selfimage Excess Exercise Irritability Fear of eating in public Soft, downy hair present on the body (lanugo)

BINGE EATING
Over eating Eating fast Frequently eating alone Feeling depressed, disgusted or upset after over eating

BULIMIA

Laxative use Low self-esteem Going to the bathroom after eating or during meals Soars in the throat and mouth Soars, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands Constant dieting or fasting

http://www.anad.org/get-information/about-eating-disorders/anorexianervosa/http://www.anad.org/get-information/about-eating-disorders/bulimia-nervosa/ http://www.anad.org/get-information/about-eating-disorders/binge-eating-disorder/

VIDEO
This video is a story of a young girl who had anorexia

nervosa. This disease efforts so many people that we know, love, and care for. Learn the signs and beware before its to late.

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

Individuals who suffer from an eating disorder are often afraid to ask for help.

How To Get Help

If it is you.

If you know someone.

Dont be afraid. Educate yourself about the disorder. Tell them you are concerned about their health. Let him/her know that they are not alone. Focus on feelings and relationship. Do not comment on how they look. Do not convey any fat prejudice. Avoid placing shame, blame, or guilt. Be encouraging. Do not take on the roll of therapist.

Dont be afraid. Talk to someone you trust Seek Professional Help.

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/eatingdisorders/art icle5.html http://www.nedic.ca/giveandgethelp/helpforfriendsf amily.shtml

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_ self_help.htm

For HELP on CAMPUS!

Websites
www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org www.nationaleatingdisorders.org