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EATING DISORDERSVictoria Kuehn-Larson
Human Behavior
February 13, 2011
CONTENTS Eating Disorders Self Esteem Catastrophic Effects Fashion Industry America’s Next Top Model Comparative Links Treatment Lessons Learned Conclusion References
“Four out of ten Americans either suffered or have known someone who has suffered from an eating disorder” (National Eating Disorders)
EATING DISORDERS
Major Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa Binge Eating Bulimia Nervosa Obesity Being Overweight
A variety of factors: Physical Psychological Interpersonal Social and Peer pressure
EATING DISORDERS (CONT.)
Anorexia Nervosa A serious disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight
loss Features cognitive symptoms by having persistent, intrusive thoughts
that the person becomes obsessive about food
Binge Eating Disorder - or BED A disorder that does not give regard to regular eating habits Features periods of starvation followed by overeating
Bulimia Nervosa A disorder where self-induced vomiting is used to undo the effects of
binge eating
FOOD!
SELF ESTEEM
Esteem is about “the need for things that reflect on self-esteem, personal worth, social recognition and accomplishment” (Cherry, 2011).
A Negative self image, particularly a body image, can lead to other negative tendencies:
Isolation Withdrawal from social activities Depression
Self-esteem is the real culprit for an eating disorder, and the belief that their body doesn’t match the ideal type portrayed in the media.
CATASTROPHIC EFFECTS
Physical Emotional Social Issues
CATASTROPHIC EFFECTSPHYSICAL
Physical Effects of Eating Disorders on the body:
As well as:• Enamel loss on teeth• Loss of esophageal lining• Organs can start shutting
down• And more…
CATASTROPHIC EFFECTSEMOTIONAL & SOCIAL
Emotional Effects: Isolation Feelings of
Hopelessness
Social Effects: Separation from
Friends & Family
Seeing themselves differently:
FASHION INDUSTRY - MODELS
Fashion Industry contributes to low self-esteem in teens
“The average American woman is 5’4” tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5’11” tall and weighs 117 pounds.”
(National Eating Disorders)
Tyra Banks, supermodel, has experienced the personal effects of eating disorders and how it can affect your personal habits.
She has chosen to use her personal experiences to help others, especially those included in her show, America’s Next Top Model
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
“Beauty is health, and if you’re not healthy, you lose your
beauty.” - Diane von Furstenberg,
President, CFDA
“My concern with Anamaria is her body. I
didn’t see tall, slender model. I saw bones.”
- Mr. Jay
Anamaria was a contestant on America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 13,
that was extremely thin and refused to see it
COMPARATIVE LINKS
Eating Disorder
sBulimia
Anorexia
Binge Eating
Obesity
Food Sympto
ms
Purging
Deprivation
Overeating
Treatment
Psychological
Medical
Dental
TREATMENT Treatment offered to help those with eating disorders:
Medical Nutritional Coaching
Getting the body back to health
Weight loss programs for obese patients
Psychological Counseling
Treatment facility to monitor eating habits
Dental Correction of cavities or loss of teeth
TREATMENT (CONT.)
GOALS :
TREATMENT (CONT.)
Obesity Treatments Weight Loss Programs
“One Size Fits All” Weight Loss Programs “One reason for high drop out rates in current weight loss programs
might be the ‘one size fits all’ clinical practice, in which obese individuals are treated uniformly, independent of their subgroup characteristics and their reasons for weight loss” (Schelling, Simone, 2011).
Discouraging results lead to circular pattern:
LESSONS LEARNED
Support from family and friends is key to successful treatment
Listen to your body Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you are full
Do Not weigh yourself daily Compulsive eating as well as Compulsive exercising
can both lead to eating disorders For those facing obesity, a custom-tailored plan is
most beneficial to achieving results Seek counseling when necessary
CONCLUSION
The youth of today are influenced by the media and their peers on how they should look. The disorders range from anorexia to just having overweight issues. They are categorized by extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding eating and food. All of these disorders are serious and potentially life-threatening. They need to listen to their body and give it the proper nutrition. With the younger generation being so influenced by the media and the modeling industry, young females are the most affected by eating disorders at a rate of 1 male to every 10 females. Treatment and family support is crucial to successfully overcome an eating disorder.
REFERENCES
Cherry, K. (2011). Hierarchy of needs: The five levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Retrieved from About.com: Psychology: http://psychology.about.com/od/theoriesofpersonality/a/hierarchyneeds.htm
National Eating Disorders. (n.d.). Statistics: Eating Disorders and their Precursors. Retrieved February 8, 2011, from Nationaleatingdisorders.org:
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/uploads/statistics_tmp.pdf NEDA. (2011). Learn basic terms and information on a variety of eating disorder
topics. Retrieved February 8, 2011, from NEDA National Eating Disorder Association: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-resources/general-
information.php Schelling, Simone & Simone Munsch & Andrea H. Meyer & Juergen Margraf.
(2011). Relationship between motivation for weight loss and dieting and binge eating in a representative population survey. International Journal of Eating Disorders, Vol. 44, Issue 1, 39-43.