Chapter 11Your Body Image

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An extreme and damaging eating behavior that can lead to sickness and even death

eatingdisorder

Compulsive overeating binge eating

disorder

Weighing more than 20 percent higher than what is appropriate for a person’ height, age, and body frame

obese

An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss

anorexianervosa

A condition in which a person eats large amounts of food and the secretly purges

bulimianervosa

In this lesson, you will learn to

describe the symptoms of various eating disorders.

explain the health risks associated with an eating disorder.

identify sources of help that are available for a person with an

eating disorder.

Comparing and Contrasting

Create a chart that shows the similarities and differences

between the eating disorders discussed in the lesson.

What Are Eating Disorders?

Approximately 36 million people in the United States have an eating disorder.

eating disorder An extreme and damaging eating behavior that can lead to sickness and even death

Many of the people who have eating disorders suffer from unrealistic and unhealthy body images.

What Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders have little to do with hunger.

Often, eating disorders are brought on by mental/emotional problems such as depression or low self-esteem.

Binge Eating Disorder

Many people who have a binge eating disorder are obese.

binge eating disorder Compulsive overeating

obese Weighing more than 20 percent higher than what is appropriate for their height, age, and body frame

Binge Eating Disorder

Characteristics and Health Risks of Binge Eating Disorder

Eating even when not hungry

Eating large amounts at one time

Eating alone

Hiding food

Serious weight problems

Feelings of guilt

Low self-esteem

Poor body image

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is most common among female teens between the ages of 14 and 18.

anorexia nervosa An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss

In an effort to gain control over their lives and bodies, people with anorexia begin to change their diet.

Anorexia Nervosa

Characteristics and Health Risks of Anorexia Nervosa

Victims often do well in school, but have low-self esteem and a poor body image

A body image of being overweight, even when the victim is dangerously thin

Thin and brittle bones

Risk of starvation

Risk of heart failure

Depression that can lead to thoughts of suicide

Bulimia Nervosa

People with bulimia nervosa do not usually become overly thin.

bulimia nervosa A condition in which a person eats large amounts of food and then secretly purges

People with bulimia purge the food they have eaten by vomiting or taking laxatives.

Bulimia Nervosa

Characteristics and Health Risks of Bulimia Nervosa

Going to the bathroom immediately after eating

Running water in the bathroom to hide the sound of vomiting

Swollen cheeks caused by vomiting

Damaged tooth enamel from stomach acid

Injured mouth and throat from stomach acid

Hormone imbalance, dehydration, damage to kidneys and liver, and loss of important minerals from frequent vomiting

Help for People with Eating Disorders

Treatment for people with eating disorders can involve working with a counselor, primary care doctor, and nutritionist.

Help for People with Eating Disorders

When an eating disorder involves serious medical problems or severe depression, a hospital or special treatment facility may be recommended.

Caring

An eating disorder is a cry for help. If you believe that

friend has an eating disorder, talk with a trusted adult

such as a school counselor or nurse. Consulting an adult

is not an act of betrayal. It is the best way to show you

care about your friend.

What I Learned

Vocabulary What is another name for binge eating disorder?

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What I Learned

List What are two health-risks associated with anorexia nervosa?

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What I Learned

Identify What are two signs of bulimia nervosa?

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What I Learned

Identify What kinds of help are available to a person with an eating disorder?

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Thinking Critically

Evaluate In what ways are the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia similar? In what ways are the two disorders different?

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Thinking Critically

Apply Shauna suspects that her friend Jenna has an eating disorder. Lately, Jenna hardly eats anything and is getting thin. What could Shauna do to help? Explain your answer.

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