Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders1. What is an Eating Disorder?

Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits

2. What are some possible causes a person can develop an Eating Disorder?Media/ role expectations for women

Need for controlNeed for acceptanceUnrealistic self expectationsStress/ depression

3. What are the 3 types of Eating Disorders?Anorexia

Bulimia Binge eating

Common Characteristics among People with Eating Disorders

• Distorted body image• Low self-worth• Obsession with food• Distorted feelings about hunger• Emotionally withdrawn • Secretive

Common Characteristics Anorexia

Bulimia Binge Eating

Eating Disorders

Distorted body imageLow self-worthObsession with foodDistorted feelings about hungerEmotionally withdrawn Secretive

Common Characteristics Anorexia

Bulimia Binge Eating

Eating Disorders

Distorted body imageLow self-worthObsession with foodDistorted feelings about hungerEmotionally withdrawn Secretive

Disorder typified by an intense fear of weight gain that results in starvation

Disorder which includes 2 key behaviors:

Bingeing: uncontrollable eating of huge amounts of food.

Purging: Clearing the food from their digestive system

Disorder that involves repeatedly eating very large amounts of food.Binge eaters do not engage in follow up behavior to prevent weight gain.