anorexia nervosa
What is anorexia nervosa?
When someone has a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight.
What is bulimia?
Binge eating following by induced vomiting or the forceful expulsion of food
What is binge eating?
Consuming excessive amounts of food, even after you are full
What is muscle dysmorphia?
people who perceive themselves as small and weak even if they look normal or very muscular
One thing you can do to make yourself feel better about the way you view yourself?
Meditation, find a hobby, read, practice affirmations, exercise
A person with anorexia fears..
Gaining weight or being fat
Who is more likely to develop bulimia? Males or Females?
Females
What causes someone to suffer from binge eating disorder? (at least 2 examples)
Stress, depression, loneliness, anxiety and low self-esteem
Who is most likely to develop muscle dysmorphia? Males or females?
What is the main sign of someone suffering from an eating disorder?
Loosing/gaining too much weight
What do people with anorexia often deny?
Being hungry
Provide a symptom of bulimia? (at least 1)
What is the main difference between binge and bulimia?
The person doesn't throw up after eating when he/she has binge.
If you have muscle dysmorphia what do you see when you look in the mirror?
someone who is not muscly, skinny or weak
One risk factor that contributes to the development of body image issues
Magazines, tv, photoshop, instagram, snapchat filters, being bullied
What are some of the effects on health of someone with anorexia? (at least 2 examples)
Suicide, brain damage, heart attacks and infertility
What is the organ most affected when a person has bulimia?
Stomach
How do you stop binge eating? (at least 2 examples)
Manage stress, Exercise regularly, Try to keep a healthy diet, healthy snacks, fight boredom,Sleep well, Avoid temptation, Get support
Two types of treatment for muscle dysmorphia.
Therapy and medication
What can you do if you notice a change in eating habits of a friend? (1 example)
Tell an adult, talk to them to see if they are okay, keep an eye on them to see if it continue
What are some warning sign that someone has anorexia? (at least 2)
Fatigue, extreme weight loss, seizure, dry skin, constipation, and low blood pressure.
What type of disorder is Bulimia?
Psychological disorder
What percentage of Australians suffer from binge eating?
47%
What type of disorder is muscle dysmorphia?
Mental
List at least two organizations or people you could refer to a friend who is suffering from an eating disorder.
Life line, Kids help line, Butterfly foundation, Reach Out Australia, R U OK, teacher, mentor, parent, doctor