Signs of Disordered Eating
Frequently feeling guilty, ashamed, or anxious after eating may be a sign of this.
what is disordered eating
Scenario:
Jordan has been skipping meals regularly. Lately, Jordan feels exhausted during the school day and has trouble making it through gym class.
Question: What physical consequence is Jordan experiencing?
what is fatigue/ tiredness
A person struggling with disordered eating may experience increased worry or this emotion related to fear and nervousnes
what is anxiety
helps students build the capacity to promote healthy behaviors and to encourage their peers to develop and maintain their own healthy behaviors.
what is advocacy
This component of health involves your body and how well it functions
What is physical health
True or False: Someone must look extremely thin for their eating behaviors to be considered concerning.
what is false
Maya has been restricting the amount of food she eats. She often feels weak and sometimes gets dizzy when she stands up.
Question: What physical consequence is Maya experiencing?
what is dizziness or weakness
Feeling bad about your body or appearance can negatively affect this way you see and value yourself
what is self-esteem
This is an important first step if you are concerned about your own eating behaviors or those of a friend.
what is talking to a trusted adult
This component includes your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and ability to cope with challenges.
what is mental/ emotional health
Constantly thinking about food, calories, weight, or body shape can be a warning sign of this. (what type of relationship)
what is a unhealthy relationship
Alex has not been eating enough for several months. Alex notices that it is harder to stay focused during class and often feels physically drained.
Question: What physical consequence is being shown?
what is low energy/ fatigue
Disordered eating can cause a person to spend excessive amounts of time thinking about food, weight, or this.
what is body shape or appearance
Name one person who could be considered a trusted adult.
What is a parent, guardian, teacher, counselor, coach, school nurse, or another responsible adult?
Relationships with friends, family, classmates, and other people are part of this component of health.
what is social health
a spectrum of problematic eating behaviors and distorted attitudes towards food, weight, shape, and appearance.
what is disordered eating
Tom has been suffering from disordered eating from many years and has noticed he has not barely grown from 6th grade to 10th grade
slow growth
some people who suffer will have this at home or at school
problems
When supporting someone with disordered eating, it is more helpful to focus on their health and well-being rather than commenting on their
what is appearance or weight
Why is it important to consider multiple components of health when discussing disordered eating?
what is disordered eating can affect physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being?
if someone is suffering from a disordered eating there sleep would be like what
sleep problems, not normal, irregular
what might happen to someone heartbeat if they suffer from disordered eating
slow or irregular heartbeats
Liam looks in the mirror and constantly thinks negatively about his body. He begins believing that he never looks good enough. What consequence is Liam experiencing
what is negative body image/ low self-esteem
true or false You should keep a serious concern about someone's eating completely secret if they ask you not to tell anyone.
what is false
A person may have physical health concerns while also experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social isolation. What does this demonstrate about health?
what is components of health are interconnected