Disorders
what is anorexia?
an eating disorder that results in a severe and intense fear of gaining any weight.
what mental illness is commonly linked to eating disorders?
depression
name one sport or activity that is commonly associated with body image?
Ballet
Bodybuilding
Cheerleading
Figure skating
Gymnastics
who are people close to you who can contribute to your eating disorders?
family, friends, peers and media
what do people with anorexia have a fear of?
gaining weight
a large amount of eating in a discrete amount of time. then throwing it up or taking laxatives is...
Bulimia nervosa
true or false: Having a first degree biological relative with the anorexia nervosa disorder increases your risk?
true
why would a model be more likely to develop and eating disorder then someone else?
out of fear that not meeting the beauty standard
genes are responsible for what percentage of eating disorders cases?
56%
who are at least two people that can help someone with eating disorders?
friends
family
therapist
dietary spcialist
how many times a week would you binge eat for it to be considered a disorder?
once
what percentage of males have some sort of mental health problems?
43%
approximately what percentage of people with eating disorders have some sort of trauma?
60 - 75%
what else besides your body does an eating disorders take a toll on?
your head/mind or emotionally
you are more likely to develop eating disorders when...
you are more likely to develop eating disorders when you come from a family with a history of certain health problems
which disorder is most commonly found in boys?
avoidant restrictive food intake disorder/ AFRID
true or false: imbalances control vocals, liver function, and sexual reproduction?
false
people with eating disorders struggled with being teased for what?
their weight
what kind of pressures do families place on their children?
desire for perfection
beauty standard
why can a therapist be of great help in a situation like this?
because they help you feel more comfortable to express your emotions as they are an anonymous person
why does one experience dehydration when they have bulimia?
From excessive vomiting or laxative intake
true or false: is someone more likely to get a eating disorder if mental health problems run in the family?
true
How Does The Media Have an Effect on Body Image?
Comparison and competition
Unrealistic Beauty standards
cyber bullying
what can mockery or judgment result in?
low self-esteem and guilty sentiments
people with anorexia have a increased risk of what disorders?
mood disorders