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Among Teenagers

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Introduction

Teenager?

- A person between the ages of 13 and 19; an adolescent

Eating Disorder?- An abnormal eating habits

- Insufficient or excessive food intake

- An extreme concern about body shape or weight- Related to obesity

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PROVEN!ED

s ARE

AMONG

TEEN

AGER

s

0%5%

10%

15%

20%

25%30%

35%

40%

45%

Age at Onset of Eating Disorder

Age 10 or Younger

Ages 11-15

Ages 16-20

After Age 20

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Types ofEDs?

Orthorexia Nervosa

Pica Disorder

Purging Disorder

Most CommonEDs

AnorexiaNervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

BingeEating

Disorder

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Anorexia Nervosa?

self-starvation

obsessed with being thin afraid of gaining weight

considerably underweightyet

continue to see self as fat

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Bulimia Nervosa?

a cycle of binge eating

followed by purging

rid unwanted calories

from the body Purging methods

- vomiting

- laxative abuse

- excessive exercise- fasting

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Signs & Effects OfEDs?

Anorexia NervosaSigns

Noticeable weight loss

Obsession with food, calories,recipes

Excuses for not eating meals (ie. ate earlier, not feeling

well)

Unusual eating habits (ie. cutting food into tiny pieces,

picking at food)

Complaining of being "too fat", even when thin

Evidence of vomiting, laxative abuse, diet pills or

diuretics to control weight

Wearing baggy clothes to hide weight loss

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Death!

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Bulimia NervosaSigns

Binge eating Bathroom visits after eating

Forced vomiting or vomiting blood

Laxative, diet pills or diuretic abuse

Complains of sore throat

Fasting

Mood swings

Depression

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Death!

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Binge Eating Disorder

Signs & Effects Eat much more food during a binge episode than

during a normal meal or snack Eat faster during binge episodes

Frequently eating alone Feel depressed, disgusted or upset over the

amount eaten Disease related obesity Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol levels Gall bladder disease Heart disease

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Causes ofEDs?

Psychological Issues

Low self-worth and low self esteembeing teased about their appearance

Perfectionist personality

if theyre not perfect,theyre a total failure

Difficulty expressing feelingsacts as a release for emotional tension

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Most fashion models are thinner than 98% ofAmerican women. The average American woman is5'4(162cm) tall and weighs 140 pounds(63kg). Theaverage American model is 5'11(180cm) and weighs

117 pounds(53kg).

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Media Influence on Teens

media influence: bombarded with images ofridiculously thin people.

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Treatment and Recovery

ofED

s?Hospitalization may be necessary if! Dangerously malnourished

Severely depressed or suicidal

Treatment/Recovery Restore normal weight for anorexia nervosa

Reduce, and hopefully stop, binge eating andpurging for bulimia nervosa

Teach patients proper nutritional habits and howto develop healthy eating patterns

Improve self-control, self-esteem, and behavior

Provide family and nutrition counseling

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True Story about EDs

Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston

died at age 21 on Nov. 14, 2006

from a generalized infection

caused by anorexia

hospitalized since October 25, 2006,

for kidney malfunction

reportedly informed that she was

'too fat

led to her decline into anorexia nervosa 5 8 (172 cm),88 pounds (40 kg)

diet consisting only of apples and tomatoes

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References Eating Disorder (Nov 2009) Retrieved from

http://www.mirror-mirror.org/ed.htm

Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery

Help for Anorexia and Bulimia (2001-2010) Retrived from

http://helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_self_help.htm

Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens (1998-2010) Retrieved from

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens/eating/277.html

Types of Eating Disorder (2006) Retrieved from

http://www.eatingdisordershelpguide.com/types.html

Eating Disorders (July 2010) Retrieved from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eating_disorders