For High School Students By: Maggie Catherina

Anorexia

WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA?

An eating disorder where one continually starves themselves.

Anorexia Nervosa is…

Also…Disorder that focuses on food but attempts to deal with perfection.

Low self-esteemPerfectionist standards

from peers, families, and oneself

Anorexia Nervosa Patients tend to have:

Causes

More causes…Poor body imageIdealized thinnessDissatisfied with

their own body

10-15% of patients are males

Less likely to seek treatment because “women’s disease”

Gay males: 15% bulimic & 20% anorexic

Male can also be anorexic

Types of Anorexia

Induced vomiting after eating.

Leads to serious digestive system health risks.

Restricted amount of food entered into the body.

Dieting, fasting, and exercising.

•Slow heart rate

•Brittle bones

•Muscle loss

Anorexia Physical Signs and Symptoms

More Signs and Symptoms

•Dehydration

•Fainting

•Decreased fertility

•Dramatic weight loss•Denial of being too thin•Fixation on body image•Critical of appearance

Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms

•Preoccupation with food

•Secret food rituals

More Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms

Using laxatives or diet pills

Throwing up immediately after eating

Compulsive exercise

Signs and Symptoms of Purging

Other Negative Effects

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIETING AND ANOREXIA

HEALTHY DIETING ANOREXIA

•Self-esteem based on body image

•Weight loss is a way to be happy

•Becoming thin is all that matters; health is not a concern.

•Self-esteem based on more than body image.

•Weight loss to be healthy

•Goal is to lose weight in a healthy way.

STATISTICS

•1 in every 200 American women suffer•3rd most common chronic illness among young adults.

•Most common age is between 12 and 25•Only 1 in 10 people receive treatment

STATISTICS

• Certain cultures influence diseases like anorexia Western society mostly

SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS

Admitting you have a problem

Talk to someone Stay away from

people and places that may cause a relapse

Seek professional help

Steps to Recovery

HOW TO HELP

Confront the patient Talk to an adult or professional Call the National Eating Disorders

Association 1-847-931-2237OR research for tips on: National Eating Disorders Association

Eating Disorders Kill!