Casey Grasso Cone MW 925 WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA An eating disorder where one continually starves themselves Anorexia Nervosa is ANDOR Disorder that focuses on food but attempts to deal with perfection ID: 908936
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Anorexia Nervosa
For High School StudentsCasey GrassoCone MW 9:25
Slide2WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA?
Slide3An eating disorder where one continually starves themselves.
Anorexia Nervosa is…
Slide4AND/OR….
Disorder that focuses on food but attempts to deal with perfection.
Slide5Low self-esteemPerfectionist standards from peers, families, and oneselfAnorexia Nervosa Patients tend to have:
Probable Causes
Slide6Probable Causes cont.
Poor body image
Idealized thinnessDissatisfied with their own body
Slide710-15% of patients are males Less likely to seek treatment because “women’s disease”Gay males: 15% bulimic & 20% anorexic
MALES CAN BE ANOREXIC TOO
Slide8Types of AnorexiaInduced vomiting after eating.Leads to serious digestive system health risks.
Restricted amount of food entered into the body.Dieting, fasting, and exercising.PURGING
Restricting
Slide9Slow heart rateBrittle bonesMuscle loss
Anorexia Physical Signs and Symptoms
Slide10Anorexia Physical Signs and Symptoms cont.
Dehydration
Fainting &/or fatigueDecreased fertility
Slide11Dramatic weight loss
Denial of being too thinFixation on body imageCritical of appearance
Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms
Slide12Preoccupation with food
Secret food rituals
Anorexia Behavioral Signs and Symptoms cont.
Slide13Using laxatives or diet pillsThrowing up immediately after eatingCompulsive exercise
Signs and Symptoms of Purging
Slide14OTHER NEGATIVE EFFECTS
Slide15THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIETING AND ANOREXIA
Attempt to control weight
Attempt to control life
HEALTHY DIETING
ANOREXIA
Self-esteem based on body image
Weight loss is a way to be happy
Becoming thin is all that matters; health is not a concern.
Self-esteem based on more than body image.
Weight loss to be healthy
Goal is to lose weight in a healthy way.
Slide16STATISTICS
1 in every 200 American women suffer
3
rd
most common chronic illness among young adults
.
Slide17Most common age is between 12 and 25
Only 1 in 10 people receive treatment
STATISTICS
Slide18Certain cultures influence diseases like anorexia Western society mostly Families, friends, and environments
SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS
Slide19Steps to Recovery
Admitting you have a problemTalk to someoneStay away from people and places that may cause a relapseSeek professional help
Slide20HOW TO HELP
Confront the patientTalk to an adult or professionalCall the National Eating Disorders Association 1-847-931-2237OR research for tips on:National Eating Disorders Association
Eating Disorders Kill!