Eating Disorders!!!
Causes & Types!!!
Causes of eating disorders
- Self -esteem is low.
- Cultural pressures that glorify "thinness".
- Being bullied based off of size.
- Eating disorders can be hereditary.
- Troubled relationships.
Anorexia
Anorexia - is an eating disorder where the victim starves themselves, vomits and uses laxatives to maintain a low body weight.
Symptoms
- Hyperactivity
- Compulsive behavior
- Weight loss
- Dry skin
- Slow heart rate
- Depression
Long term effects
- Heart problems
- Bone loss
- Anemia
- Kidney problems
Bulimia
Bulimia - An eating disorder where you eat a lot all at once and then you don't eat at all, followed by excessive weight loss techniques.
Symptoms
- lack of restraint
- Guilt
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Body weight changes
Long term effects
- Osteoporosis
- Tooth decay
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Low blood pressure
- Problems with bowel movements
Binge eating
Binge eating - Compulsive overeating at a constant rate; over eating due to emotional state or social image.
Symptoms
- Eating large amounts of food, even when not physically hungry
- Unable to control portions and what you eat
- Low self-esteem
- Loneliness due to portion size being consumed
Long term effects
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Depression or anxiety
- high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Work cited
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/factors-may-contribute-eating-disorders
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anorexia/basics/complications/con-20033002
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/bulimia-nervosa/bulimia-nervosa-what-happens
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Binge_eating_disorder?open