Definitions
What type of condition are eating disorders?
Serious mental health conditions
Name one behavioral warning sign of an ED?
Examples: skipping meals, excessive exercise, secretive eating, food restriction.
During which century were eating disorders officially recognized as mental health conditions?
20th century.
Name one common type of eating disorder.
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder.
True or False: You should diagnose your friend.
False.
Eating disorders involve unhealthy relationships with what? (Multiple possible answers)
Food, body image, weight, and self-worth.
Name one emotional warning sign of an ED.
Examples: anxiety about food/weight, low self-esteem, fear of gaining weight.
Changing standards over time have influenced body image expectations.
True.
Which eating disorder involves cycles of overeating followed by attempts to compensate?
Bulimia nervosa.
Why is early help important for recovery?
Early support increases chances of recovery and reduces health risks.
What is an eating disorder?
A mental health disorder involving harmful thoughts and behaviors related to food, eating, and body image.
How can social media contribute to the development of eating disorders?
By promoting unrealistic body standards, comparison with others, and pressure to diet or change appearance.
Why do media and cultural pressures matter in eating disorder history?
They shape beauty standards and body expectations.
Which eating disorder involves repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food without compensation behaviors?
Binge-eating disorder.
What message does offering support send to someone who is struggling?
They are not alone and someone cares.
Who can be affected by eating disorders?
Anyone (all genders, ages, and backgrounds).
Why is it important to take early warning signs seriously even if they seem “small”?
Early treatment improves recovery and prevents serious health problems.
Why is it important to consider history when learning about eating disorders?
It helps explain how social pressures and awareness have changed over time.
What is anorexia nervosa?
An eating disorder involving food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image.
What is one appropriate first step when you're worried about a friend?
Talk to a trusted adult or express concern kindly.
Eating disorders are serious health conditions that affect a person's relationship with ___, body image, and self-worth.
Food
Taylor notices their friend eats normally in front of others but secretly restricts food at home and becomes anxious about weight. What combination of warning signs is this showing, and why is it hard to detect?
Behavioral + emotional warning signs; it’s hard to detect because the behavior is hidden.
What has changed over time that influences body image expectations?
Cultural beauty standards and media influence.
What does OSFED stand for?
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder.
What is the safest role you can play when supporting a friend with an eating disorder?
Supportive friend.