Among Teenagers

Introduction
Teenager? - A person between the ages of 13 and 19; an adolescent Eating Disorder?
An abnormal eating habits Insufficient or excessive food intake An extreme concern about body shape or weight Related to obesity

PROVEN!
EDs ARE AMONG TEENAGERs
45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Age at Onset of Eating Disorder

Age 10 or Younger Ages 11-15 Ages 16-20 After Age 20

Types of EDs?
Orthorexia Nervosa Pica Disorder Purging Disorder

Most Common EDs Binge Eating Disorder

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa?

self-starvation obsessed with being thin afraid of gaining weight considerably underweight yet continue to see self as fat

Bulimia Nervosa?
a cycle of binge eating followed by purging rid unwanted calories from the body Purging methods - vomiting - laxative abuse - excessive exercise - fasting

Binge Eating Disorder?

consuming large quantities of food in a very short period may eat eventhough not hungry do not use any form of purging (vomiting,laxatives,fasting,etc) feel out of control during a binge episode leads to becoming overweight

Signs & Effects Of EDs?

Anorexia Nervosa Signs
Noticeable weight loss Obsession with food, calories,recipes Excuses for not eating meals (ie. ate earlier, not feeling well) Unusual eating habits (ie. cutting food into tiny pieces, picking at food) Complaining of being "too fat", even when thin Evidence of vomiting, laxative abuse, diet pills or diuretics to control weight Wearing baggy clothes to hide weight loss

Death!

Bulimia Nervosa Signs

Binge eating Bathroom visits after eating Forced vomiting or vomiting blood Laxative, diet pills or diuretic abuse Complains of sore throat Fasting Mood swings Depression

Death!

Binge Eating Disorder Signs & Effects

Eat much more food during a binge episode than during a normal meal or snack Eat faster during binge episodes Frequently eating alone Feel depressed, disgusted or upset over the amount eaten Disease related obesity Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol levels Gall bladder disease Heart disease

Causes of EDs?
Psychological Issues
Low self-worth and low self esteem being teased about their appearance Perfectionist personality if theyre not perfect,theyre a total failure Difficulty expressing feelings acts as a release for emotional tension

Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women. The average American woman is 5'4(162cm) tall and weighs 140 pounds(63kg). The average American model is 5'11(180cm) and weighs 117 pounds(53kg).

Media Influence on Teens

media influence: bombarded with images of ridiculously thin people.

Treatment and Recovery of EDs?

Hospitalization may be necessary if! Dangerously malnourished Severely depressed or suicidal Treatment/Recovery Restore normal weight for anorexia nervosa Reduce, and hopefully stop, binge eating and purging for bulimia nervosa Teach patients proper nutritional habits and how to develop healthy eating patterns Improve self-control, self-esteem, and behavior Provide family and nutrition counseling

True Story about EDs

Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston died at age 21 on Nov. 14, 2006 from a generalized infection caused by anorexia hospitalized since October 25, 2006, for kidney malfunction reportedly informed that she was 'too fat led to her decline into anorexia nervosa 5 8 (172 cm),88 pounds (40 kg) diet consisting only of apples and tomatoes

References
Eating Disorder (Nov 2009) Retrieved from http://www.mirror-mirror.org/ed.htm Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery Help for Anorexia and Bulimia (2001-2010) Retrived from http://helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_self_help.htm Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens (1998-2010) Retrieved from http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens/eating /277.html Types of Eating Disorder (2006) Retrieved from http://www.eatingdisordershelpguide.com/types.html Eating Disorders (July 2010) Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eating_disorders