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B4 What advise can we give IA students in avoiding Eating Disorders
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What advise can we give IA students in avoiding Eating Disorders
Overview
- oWhat are Eating Disorders?
- oWhat are the causes of EDs?
- oWhat are the problems associated with EDs?
- oWhat are some solutions/cures for EDs?
- oHow can we help victims of Eating Disorders?
What are Eating Disorders?
- oEating Disorders are diseases that affect a person’s metal and physical health
- oMost common – Anorexia and Bulimia
- oIn the US, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and death battle with an ED
What is Anorexia?
- oAnorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that keeps its victim from reaching/maintaining his or her proper body weight.
- oVictim typically weighs 85% of necessary weight for that person’s age, height, and sex.
- oDiet change is not an option for victims as they fear any weight gain.
- o5 to 10% of people with Anorexia die to starvation or other medical complications brought on by malnutrition.
- oFound predominantly in women but can also affect men
- oMen who are preoccupied with shape and weight can develop eating disorders
- oBulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder involving binge eating (eating a lot of food over a short period of time)
- oVictims try drastic methods such as drugs and excessive exercise to compensate for overeating
- oThe episodes occur 2 or three times a week, and one cycle lasts over three months
- o9 out of 10 victims are women
What is Anorexia?
- o40% of newly identified cases of anorexia are in girls 15-19 years old.
- oSignificant increase in incidence of anorexia from 1935 to 1989 especially among young women 15-24.
- oA rise in incidence of anorexia in young women 15-19 in each decade since 1930.
- oThe incidence of bulimia in 10-39 year old women TRIPLED between 1988 and 1993.
- oOnly one-third of people with anorexia in the community receive mental health care.
- oOnly 6% of people with bulimia receive mental health care.
- oThe majority of people with severe eating disorders do not receive adequate care.
What causes EDs?
- oPsychological
- oInterpersonal
- oSocial Factors
- oGenetic
- oBiochemical
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- oA combination of these factors often causes a person to develop an Eating Disorder.
What are the problems associated with ED?
- oVictims experience higher rates of depression
- oControl over temper may decrease substantially
- oDental decay
- oDehydration
- oBulimia – damage to throat/glands
How EDs be cured?
Anorexia
To cure anorexia there are three phases:
- oRestore all the weight lost due to destructive diets.
- oReinforce the victim’s positive self esteem and help them to feel good about their self image.
- oCreate a long term program in order to ensure a full recovery.
How EDs be cured?
Bulimia
- Eliminate binge eating and other destructive habits
- oReinforce the victim’s positive self esteem and help them to feel good about their self image
- oCreate a long term program in order to ensure a full recovery
How EDs be cured?
General
- Healthy diet
- oExercise
- oIndividual therapy
- oFamily/group therapy
- oMedications (SSRIs)
How can we prevent Eating Disorders?
- oBecome a critical viewer of the media
- oImages and messages in the media are not reflections of reality, but attempts to sell products
- oRecognize and defy pressures to be thin
- oExpand definition of beauty
- oHelp victims to help themselves
What can I do?
Advice from NationalEatingDisorders.org
- oIf you are worried about a friend’s eating habits or attitude toward food:
- oExpress concerns in a supportive way
- oSet a time to talk early on
- oUse specific examples
- oSuggest help
- oListen
- oDon’t say: "If you'd just stop, then everything would be fine!"
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