Eating Disorders
Jeremy Fritsch
Causes Of Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Cultural Pressures
- Troubled Personal Relationships
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/factors-may-contribute-eating-disorders
Anorexia
Symptoms
- Inadequate food intake leading to a weight that is clearly too low
- Self-esteem overly related to body image.
- Fear Of Weight Gain
Long Term Effects
- Muscle loss and weakness.
- Severe dehydration
- Fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness.
Description
Anorexia is characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
Bulimia
Symptoms
- Frequent episodes of consuming very large amount of food followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.
- A feeling of being out of control during the binge-eating episodes.
- Self-esteem overly related to body image.
Long Term Effects
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Inflammation of the esophagus from frequent vomiting.
- Tooth decay during frequent vomiting.
Bulimia is characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors
Binge Eating
Symptoms
- Frequent episodes of consuming very large amount of food
- A feeling of being out of control during the binge eating episodes.
- Feelings of strong shame or guilt regarding the binge eating.
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Heart disease
Description
Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/binge-eating-disorder