An eating disorder is a condition which affects

individuals¨ eating habits, either as a result of their own doing (self-inflicted), or as a bodily reaction to the consumption of food

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight, body image distortion and an

obsessive fear of gaining weight

Dieting despite being thin

Obsession with calories, fat grams, and nutrition

Pretending to eat or lying about eating

Strange or secretive food rituals

Dramatic weight loss Feeling fat, despite

being underweight

Fixation on body image

Denies being too thin

Appearance and body image signs and symptoms

CAUSES

Constipation and abdominal pain Loss of menstrual periods

Restlessness and insomnia Dizziness, fainting, and headaches

Growth of fine hair all over the body and face Lack of energy and weakness

Depression, severe mood swings, thoughts of suicide

When the body doesn’t get the fuel it needs to function normally, it goes into starvation mode. It slows down to conserve energy and turns in on

itself for essential nutrients. In essence, the body begins to consume itself. As the self-starvation continues

and more body fat is lost

Medical treatment for anorexia

Nutritional therapy for anorexia

Counseling and therapy for anorexia

Counseling and therapy for anorexia

Hospitalization, restoring the person to a healthy weight.

A nutritionist or dietician teaches the patient about healthy eating, proper nutrition, and balanced meals.

Identify the negative thoughts and feelings about weight and the self that are behind the anorexic behaviors, and to replace them with healthier and less distorted attitudes.To teach the anorexic how to deal with difficult emotions, relationship problems, and stress in a productive, rather than a self-destructive, way. (cognitive, behavior, family, group therapy )

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by frequent

episodes of binge eating, from twice a week to multiple times a day, followed by frantic efforts

to avoid gaining weight.

During an average binge, a bulimic consumes 3,000 to 5,000

calories in one short hour.

Acid reflux or ulcers

Weakness and dizziness

Chronic constipation from laxative abuse

Chronic sore throat

Loss of menstrual periods

Ruptured stomach or esophagus

Tooth decay and mouth sores

Broken blood vessels in the eyes

Swelling of the hands and feet

Appearance-oriented

professions or activities

Poor body image

Major life changes Low self-esteem

Biological factors Dieting

Contrary to popular belief, purging isn’t very effective at getting rid of calories, which is why most bulimics end up gaining weight over time.

Vomiting immediately after eating will only eliminate 50% of the calories consumed at best—

and usually much less. This is because calorie absorption begins the moment you put food in the

mouth. Laxatives and diuretics are even less effective. Laxatives get rid of only 10% of the

calories eaten, and diuretics do nothing at all.

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