Eating DisordersBy, Lindsay Kuzara

Taking Weight to extremesPeople spend a lot of time worrying about weight, and get carried away and lose to much weight Some even have underlying psychological problems that require professional treatment. Eating disorder-Extreme and damaging eating behaviors that can lead to sickness and even death

Anorexia NervosaMany theories about the specific causes of anorexia nervosa, but experts agree that the disorder is related to how an individual sees her-self and to her ability to cope with everyday stresses.Anorexia Nervosa-Is an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss. Anorexia means “without appetite” and Nervosa means “of nervous origin”. Is a psychological disorder affecting the mind and the body. Caused by outside pressures, high expectations, need to achieve, or need to be popular. Anne Harding

BulimiaPeople with bulimia are extremely concerned about being thin and beautiful; disorder grows out of their desire to control their bodies. Bulimia- is a condition in which people repeatedly eat large amounts of food and then try to get rid of the food they have eaten. Laxatives- make food speed through the digestive system with little time to release nutrients.

How Bulimia damages the bodyStomach acids from frequent vomiting can damage teeth and injure the mouth and throatStarvation can damage the heartOvereating can cause the stomach to enlarge. Vomiting can cause the stomach to ruptureLaxative abuse can damage the kidneysVomiting can lead to serious dehydration or drying out of the body. Emptying the body of nutrients can cause malnutrition

Over Eating and Obesity People overeat for a variety of different reasons, including boredom, stress, and habitObesity- Being 20 percent or more than your desired weight. Being to being Obese and cause health problems. Excessive body fat puts a strain on the heart and lungsRisks include high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Can also lead to low self esteem or even to psychological and social problems.Change4life

Factors Contributing to ObesityInherited tendency toward ObesityOvereatingFamily food habitsCultural attitudes Food as a rewardLack of physical activityIndividual body metabolism- rate which body changes nutrients into energy and tissueCreative Commons use note 23 July 2009 at Squidoo Health article at www.squidoo.com/exercices-physical-activity

Help for people with Eating DisordersPeople with eating disorders rarely get better on their own because they do not have a realistic view of themselves. Convince the person to get help- A person with an eating disorder may not be aware of the seriousness of the conditionTell an adult- The school nurse, a counselor, parents, or another adult must know about the problem so that the person will get the help needed

Help with Eating Disorders Cont.Get professional help- A person with an eating disorder has a psychological problem and requires professional help. Sometimes other family members are also encouraged to meet with the counselorEncourage the person to join a support group- A support group can offer important support and encouragement to a person with an eating disorderRecommend a follow-up- People who are treated for eating disorders may need to return for follow-up visits to be sure that the problem does not recur.

Works CitedTeen Health Course 3 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill,Author- Mary Bronson Merki Lesson 4 Eating disorders