dawn h. haaz, psy.d., psychology resident dara aronow, rd, ldn associates for counseling and...
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National Eating Disorder Awareness
Week
Dawn H. Haaz, Psy.D., Psychology Resident Dara Aronow, RD, LDN
Associates for Counseling and Educational Services, LLC200 S. Clinton St. Doylestown, PA 18901 123 Coulter Ave., Ardmore, PA215.345.7868, [email protected]©2015 Associates for Counseling & Educational Services, LLC
Eating Disorder Overview
They are serious psychological disorders
They can be fatal
They are almost always about CONTROL
They can be viewed as a form of addiction
They are complicated disorders & difficult to treat
1 out of 5 women struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating
Up to 24 million have an eating disorder in the U.S.
Up to 70 million have an eating disorder worldwide
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness
Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment
Statistics
Anorexia Nervosa
◦Restricting Type
◦Binge-eating/purging type
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-Eating Disorder
Types of Eating Disorders
Effects of Anorexia
Effects of Bulimia
Effects of Binge Eating Disorder Depression/suicidal
thoughts
Obesity
Insomnia
Headaches
Type 2 diabetes
Gallbladder disease
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Certain types of cancer
Osteoarthritis
Joint & muscle pain
Gastrointestinal problems
Sleep apnea
Do you constantly calculate the number of fat grams and calories?
Do you weigh yourself often and find yourself obsessed with the number on the scale?
Do you exercise to burn off calories and not for health and enjoyment?
Signs of Eating Disorders
Do you ever feel out of control when you are eating?
Do you feel ashamed, disgusted or guilty after eating?
Do your eating patterns include extreme dieting, preferences for certain foods, withdrawn or ritualized behavior at mealtime or secretive binging?
Signs of Eating Disorders
Has weight loss, dieting, and/or control of food become one of your major concerns?
Do you constantly worry about the weight, shape or size of your body?
Do you feel like your identity and value is based on how you look or how much you weigh?
Signs of Eating Disorders
Causes of Eating Disorders
Medical Attention
Therapy
Medication
Nutritional Counseling
Treatment
Maintaining a balanced diet Consuming a variety of foods from all of the
different food groups Eating the right amounts of foods and at the
right times of the day Adding foods that are made with all natural
ingredients and not processed It’s really about:
Balance...Moderation...Education
What Does it Mean to “Eat Healthy”?
We learned the following:
How Do We Know What to Eat?
Now we Follow The Balanced Plate
How Do We Know What to Eat?
50% produce; 25% Whole Grains; 25% Lean Protein
Vegetables◦ Eat a variety of colors and types
1 cup raw leafy vegetables (the size of a small fist) 1/2 cup cut-up raw or cooked vegetables 1/2 cup vegetable juice
Fruits ◦ Eat a variety of colors and types
1 medium fruit (about the size of a baseball) 1/4 cup dried fruit 1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or canned fruit 1/2 cup fruit juice
Food Groups
Whole Grains ◦ At least ½ of your servings should be whole-grain
1 slice of bread Dry cereal (check nutrition label for cup
measurements of different products) Rice, pasta, or cereal (about the size of a baseball)
Proteins ◦ Lean meats, poultry, and seafood◦ Nuts, seeds, and legumes
Food Groups
Fat-free or Low-fat Dairy Products ◦ 1 cup fat-free or low-fat milk◦ 1 cup fat-free or low-fat yogurt◦ 1 and 1/2 oz fat-free or low-fat cheese (about the
size of 6 stacked dice)
Fats and oils ◦ 1 tsp soft margarine◦ 1 Tbsp mayonnaise◦ 1 tsp vegetable oil◦ 1 Tbsp regular or 2 Tbsp low-fat salad dressing
Food Groups
Teenagers need to get the right balance of nutrients so that their bodies have what it needs to perform everyday and be healthy◦ There is a lot going on…
School Activities Hanging out with friends
◦ Bodies are changing... Growing Puberty You may feel hungry all the time!
Why???
Teens Need More!
Special Nutritional Needs for Teens
CaloriesDue to all the growth and activity, adolescent boys need 2,500-2,800 per day,
while girls need around 2,200 per day. It’s best to get these calories from lean
protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and fruits and veggies.
ProteinIn order for the body to grow and maintain muscle, teens need 45-60 grams
per day. Most teenagers easily meet this need from eating meat, fish, and
dairy, but vegetarians may need to increase their protein intake from non-
animal sources like soy foods, beans, and nuts.
CalciumMany teens do not get sufficient amounts of calcium, leading to weak bones
and osteoporosis later in life. Encourage teens to cut back on soda and other
overly-sugary foods, which suck calcium from bones. The 1,200 mg of calcium
needed per day should come from dairy, calcium-fortified juice and cereal, and
other calcium-rich foods such as sesame seeds and leafy greens like spinach.
IronIron deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, and weakness. Boys need 12 mg
each day, and teen girls, who often lose iron during menstruation, need 15
mg. Iron-rich foods include red meat, chicken, beans, nuts, enriched whole
grains, and leafy greens like spinach and kale.
Plan ahead! Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast! Rethink your drinks Eat dinner with your family Turn off your TV and screens! Enjoy your food! Get active!
Tips to Get Healthy
Feel good about yourself!
Having a positive attitude about food and being active will give you lots of energy and help you develop a healthy lifestyle
Remember that healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes
If you feel that you or someone you know has an eating disorder...ask for help
Most Important!
Parents, teachers, guidance counselor
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
◦ 1-800-931-2237
Associates for Counseling and Educational Services, LLC (ACES)
◦ 215-345-7868
Resources