The document discusses eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. It provides information on triggers such as negative self-image and media influence. It describes the consequences of eating disorders which can be social, psychological, mental, and medical. It defines anorexia as extreme weight loss and fear of gaining weight. Bulimia involves binge eating and then vomiting or using laxatives. The document provides tips to avoid eating disorders such as being happy with yourself, not comparing to others, talking to someone about problems, and remembering the negative health impacts.

1. EATING DISORDERS
Anorexia - Bulimia
Lifelong
Learning
Programme

2. Preparation
Research on the internet
Watching video testimonials
Discussions during religion classes

3. Making of …

4. Introduction

5. Triggers
 NOG INVOEGEN FILM
 Introductie film tekening
 0:10 – 0:41

6. Negative self image

7. Influence media
NOG INVOEGEN FILM
Dove reconstructie film

8. Consequences
 NOG INVOEGEN FILM
 Film gevolgen: sociaal – psychologisch –
mentaal – medisch
 3:22 – 6:06

9. Anorexia
 Anorexia Nervosa = "lack of appetite due
to nervous causes”.
 Not really a lack of appetite, but rather
deliberately trying to suppress.

10.  Distorted self image
 Extreme weight loss
 Obsession about the body and about eating
 Fear of gaining weight
 Wanting to have control of everything
 Sometimes even extremely thin people with
anorexia think they’re fat.

11. Bulimia
 Bulimia nervosa = “appetite as an ox
by nervous causes”
 Binge eating

12.  Binge eating
 Uncontrollable eating
 Consuming a large amount of food in a short
amount of time
 Vomiting after eating
 Taking laxatives

14. Tips to avoid
 Be happy, feel good.
 Don’t compare yourself with others, nobody is perfect.
 Vomiting is really bad for your body: you can suffer from
potassium deficiency and that may cause cardiac
dysrhythmia.
 Be a good example: stop saying you’re not happy with your
body, start enjoying life and just eat healthy.
 Focus on what you like.
 Ignore the media.
 Dinner with the entire family is good for the children’s health.
 Don’t forget the negative consequences of an eating
disorder.
 Your body needs fat in order to survive.
 Talk your problems over with somebody.

15. Remember …

16. Quiz
Choose the best solution to solve
or to avoid eating disorders
Go stand in line for the right solution
A – B - C

17. “You think your girlfriend is getting too skinny”
A: Tell her she looks like a
B: Ask her if you can help.
C: Tell her to eat more.

18. “You never see your friend eating”
A: Force him/her to eat.
B: Do not interfere.
C: Ask him/her to consult a psychologist.

19. “You notice your sister is always
visiting the toilet after she has eaten”
A: Keep the toilet closed.
B: Keep an eye on her and check what she’s doing.
C: Make her feel better about herself by giving
compliments.

20. “Your friend is telling you she’s coping
with bulimia nervosa.”
• A: Tell everybody about it.
• B: Talk about it with her.
• C: Tell her that this is none of your business.