Anorexia
What most common symptoms do individuals diagnosed with Anorexia present with?
Starvation to loose weight
What is Bulimia?
Eating excessive amounts of food then getting rid of it through vomiting, laxatives, and exercise.
What causes binge eating disorder?
Possible answers include depression, dieting, and ineffective coping skills
How do individuals diagnosed with Anorexia view themselves?
Fat or overweight
What causes Bulimia?
There is no real cause.
How long do people with binge eating disorder eat until? (not a number)
Typically until they uncomfortably full
What is the most common age range of people with Anorexia?
Adolescence- young adulthood
What are symptoms of Bulimia?
Individuals making themselves vomit, over exercise, or take laxatives or diet pills
Name 2 consequences of Binge Eating Disorder
Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, heart disease, cancer, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, weight gain
What is the most common reason for a person to develop and eating disorder?
They think they look fat or bigger than they actually are..... trauma, abuse, substantial life/school changes, ineffective coping
What are signs of anorexia (2)
Dropping excessive amounts of weight and not eating
What are the affects of making yourself vomit from Bulimia?
Broken blood vessels, thin hair, irregular periods, dry skin,etc
Is there an average weight for people with binge eating disorder?
No, the weight of the each person will vary
Can being a victim of bullying cause an eating disorder?
Yes, if someone is being teased for weight or other issues they may develop an eating disorder.
Anorexia is the ____ most common long-term illness among teenagers.
third
Does Bulimia cause you to gain weight?
In some cases, Bulimia can actually cause you to gain weight because before individuals with Bulimia vomit they binge eat.
True or False: Four million American adults have Binge eating disorder
True
Is it possible to have an unsuccessful diet that will lead you to depression and an eating disorder such as Bulimia?
Yes, in some cases of eating disorders the person recently has had an unsuccessful diet.