starving for success the dangerous world of eating disorders amy peterson ms rd extension educator...
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Starving for Success
The Dangerous World of Eating Disorders
Amy Peterson MS RDAmy Peterson MS RDExtension Educator Extension Educator
Polk County Cooperative ExtensionPolk County Cooperative Extension
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“Both bulimics and anorexics are obsessed with their weight, but bulimics believe they can’t
stop eating and anorexics won’t start.”’
-- Bulimia/Anorexia – The Binge/Purge Cycle and Self-Starvation
What Are Your Feelings
About Food?Family traditionsPreferencesStressDietingFasting
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The Pursuit of Thinness
Anorexia NervosaRelentless pursuit of thinness
Bulimia NervosaDiet-binge-purge disorder
Binge Eating DisorderCompulsive eating
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The Histories and Mysteries of Eating
Disorders
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Who Gets Eating Disorders?
Women account for 95% of those diagnosed:
1 out of 100 women between the ages of 10 and 20 have anorexia4 out of 100 women have bulimia50% of those with anorexia become bulimic
Legs to Die For
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Anorexia Nervosa….
A Song No Longer Sung
Karen Carpenter
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Someone with Anorexia …
May refuse to maintain weight for age/heightWeighs 85% or less of ideal body weight Denies weight loss at dangerous levelsIs terrified of being fat or gaining weight
Feels “fat”Becomes depressed, irritable, and withdrawnExhibits peculiar behaviors and performs compulsive ritualsHas strange eating habits and food diversions
What Does the Mirror Show?
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The Three Phases of Anorexia
Before, During, and After
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Bulimia Nervosa.…
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Eating Without Tasting
Someone with Bulimia…Binge eatsFeels of out of control when eatingUses vomiting, laxatives, or exercise to try to prevent food absorptionMay shoplift
May have promiscuous behaviorMay abuse alcohol/drugs, and/or credit cardsWeight may be normal or near normalCheerful, but often depressed, lonely, ashamed
Carefree to CrisisWhat happened to being a child?
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Dangers of Dieting
LAXATIVESDIURETICSDIET PILLSDRUGSSYRUP OF IPECAC
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Inside Myself, I Am ..
Hiding my body and my mind…
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Through the Looking Glass
Eating Disorders from the Inside Out Irregular heartbeat
Loss of bone mass, fracturesKidney damageLiver damageTeeth and mouth problemsMenstrual and fertility problemsWeaken immune systemEsophagus ruptures
Icy hands and feetSwollen glands and puffy faceExcess hairDry, blotchy skinAnemia and malnutritionFainting spells, sleep disruptionChronic constipationMuscle weakness
Binge Eating …
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Dining with Depression
Binge Eating vs. Overeating
A binge episode usually includes at least three
of the following behaviors:Eating much more rapidly than normalEating until uncomfortably fullEating large amounts of food when not hungryEating alone because of embarrassment about how much is eatenFeeling disgusted with oneself, depressed or feeling guilty about eating
Bad Effects of Binge Eating
Tears in the stomach lining Stomach pain and bleeding Rupturing of the stomach Diabetes High blood pressure Heart attack and/or strokesObesity
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Trapped Forever?
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Where Do You Find Help?
Hospital emergency roomsFamily physiciansTrusted family members, friends, school counselors, or teachers
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Successful Treatment Strategies
Group counselingFamily counselingNutrition counselingSupport groups
HospitalizationMedicationDental workIndividual counseling
The Rewards of Recovery
Maintaining normal weightRegular menstrual cyclesDiet of “normal” foodsNo food fearsImproved relationships
Awareness of cultural demandsGood friendships Better problem-solving skillsInvolvement in outside activities
One Step at a Time…
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Food for Thought…
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Be a Friend … Let your friend know you think there is a problemEncourage him/her to seek professional helpDon’t try to rescue or fix the problem, but DO give support and reassurance
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What Are Healthy Eating Habits?
Giving yourself permission to eat because you are happy, sad, or boredEating three meals a day, or maybe just munching through the Food PyramidLeaving some cookies on the plate because you know you can have some tomorrowEating foods for enjoyment and enthusiasmEating to satisfy hunger
Being able to eat when you are hungry and continuing to eat until you are satisfiedBeing able to choose food you like and eat it and truly get enough of it – not just stop eating because you think you shouldBeing able to use some control of your food selection to get healthy food, but not being so restrictive that you miss out on pleasurable foods
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