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Body Image and Eating Disorders
JournalList five things you like about yourself and list
five things you would like to change about yourself.
Body ImageWhat is body image?
It is a person’s perception of his or her body’s appearance. Teens who have a positive body image like what they see when they look in the mirror
What is body image distortion? It is when a person has an inaccurate visual
perception of ones body. Media’s influence
What stood out to you in that video? How does the media affect teens in regards to
body image? What are magazines and movies trying to
advertise?
The Impact on Women
One study showed that 55% of college women thought that they were overweight though only 6% were
94% of one sample of women wanted to be smaller than they currently were
96% thought that they were larger than the current societal ideal
Half the women in a study said they would rather be hit by a truck than be fat
Celebrity Photoshophttp://mashable.com/2011/12/01/before-and-
after-photos/#36601-14
Eating DisordersEating Disorder- mental disorder in which a
person has a compelling need to starve, to binge or to binge and purge.
Eating disorders are addictions.
Can happen in anyone 5-10% of all eating disorder cases are in male
Risks for developing eating disorders1. Too much emphasis on
appearance.
2. Discomfort with sexual maturity- (puberty)
3. Perfectionism- compelling need to do everything perfectly.
4. Need for control
5. Inability to express emotions
6. Social Pressures from media and peers
7. Pressure felt by athletes
Warning Signs1. Constantly comparing themselves to others
2. Being unhappy with physical appearance
3. Wearing baggy clothes to hide body changes
4. Thinking its disgusting to have menstrual periods
5. Never being satisfied with anything they do
Warning Signs6. Perceiving parent or guardians as never
being satisfied with anything they do
7. Having felt unsafe during childhood (sexual, physical abuse in the family)
8. Feeling secure only when in control of situation
9. Not know what to do when feeling lonely, rejected or depressed
10. Eating, starving, excessively exercising or purging when feeling uncomfortable
Anorexia NervosaBegins with individuals restricting certain
foods, not unlike someone who is dieting. Restrict high-fat foods first Food intake becomes severly limited.
Doesn’t meet that the individual stops eating all together.
Anorexia NervosaMay exhibit unusual behaviors with regards to
food. Preoccupied with thoughts of food and may show
obsessive-compulsive tendencies related to food. May adopt ritualistic behaviors at mealtime May collect recipes or prepare elaborate meals
for others.
Health Consequences Dehydration, constipation, abdominal pain and
nausea
Hair loss
Hormonal changes
Damage to heart, kidneys, and other body organs
Decrease in heart rate and blood pressure
Absence of menstruation
Impaired immune system functions
TreatmentTeam of professionals- physicians, nurses,
dietitians and mental health professionals
Treatment plan addresses physical and emotional health problems
Hospital stay to treat dehydration and malnutrition- feeding tubes
Bulimia Is an eating disorder in which a person binges
and purges.
More common than anorexia nervosa
Occurs in people who are trying to lose weight, tried a diet and were unsuccessful
Generally know they have a problem
People with bulimia may…Binge in private and eat regular amounts when
with people
Have a secret place where they binge
Steal food and/or hide it
Steal money or food
Exercise excessively between binges
Think about food constantly and plan each binge
More on bulimia nervosa
Later age at the onset of the disorder
Are able to maintain a normal weight
Will not seek treatment until they are ready
Two subtypespurging type
self-induced vomiting and laxatives as a way to get rid of the extra calories they have taken in
non-purging type use a period of fasting and excessive exercise to make up for
the binge
Health Consequences Dissolved tooth enamel
Tooth decay
Sore gums
Enlarged salivary glands
Swollen cheeks
Water loss
Depletion of potassium
Increased blood pressure
Impaired bowel function
Damage to heart, kidneys and colon
TreatmentHard to diagnose since they can hide their
behavior
Team of professionals
Treatment plan
Tests to asses damage to the body organs
Dental work
Binge Eating Disorder Is an eating disorder in which a person cannot
control eating and eats excessive amounts.
Diagnosis made when a person binges 2 or more times per week for 6 months
They are obsessed with eating.
Turn to food as a coping mechanism
Protective FactorsGet fit.
Being fit and feeling strong does not mean being thin.
Get Postitive. Never underestimate the power of your self-talk.
Develop yourself.
Spend your time developing your talents and loves
Stop comparing.
Campaign for real beauty
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