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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders. Bulimia and Obesity Jessica Bunce Charlotte Rodkey Caroline Barnette Meredith Potts. Bulimia . An eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise

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Eating Disorders

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  1. Eating Disorders Bulimia and Obesity Jessica Bunce Charlotte Rodkey Caroline Barnette Meredith Potts

  2. Bulimia • An eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise • Binging-eating large amounts of food in a short period of time • Purging- getting rid of the food by vomiting, etc.

  3. Bulimia • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASSJlw4X25Y

  4. Obesity • People who are diagnosed with obesity are severely overweight, often by 100 pounds, and the excess weight threatens their health. Obese people usually suffer from unhealthy eating habits and little exercise. It is even possible to be genetically predisposed to obesity. • If a person’s body weight is 20% or higher than it should be, than they are considered to be overweight. • The main reason people become obese is due to consuming more calories than they burn off. • Another symptom of becoming obese is not getting enough sleep. When you do not get enough sleep your body produces Ghrelin and Leptin which both stimulate appetite. • Some treatment for obesity would be change in diet, physical activity, medications meant for weight loss, or weight loss surgery (Bariatric Surgery) • Some risk factors due to obesity are Osteoarthritis mainly in the knee, Coronary heart disease, Gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, cancers, sleep apnea, stroke, type 2 diabetes, ect.

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  7. Bulimia Statistics • This disorder is more commonly found in young women who are between 12 and 25 years old, who comprise about 76% of the reported cases in the US. • Of the people affected by this eating disorder, only 2%-5% are male, which is a huge increase in just the last ten years. • 95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25. • Two to three in 100 American women suffers from bulimia • An estimated 1.1 to 4.2 percent of women have bulimia nervosa in their lifetime. • An estimated 2 to 5 percent of Americans experience binge-eating disorder in a 6-month period.

  8. Effects of Bulimia on the Body Bulimia can be extremely harmful to the body. Bulimia can have long or short-term effects on the body such as heart problems, intestinal problems, mouth problems, mental health problems, and stomach problems. -Heart problems: irregular heartbeat, low pulse, low blood pressure, weakened heart muscle, or heart failure. -Fluid and electrolyte problems: dehydration, low levels of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. -Intestinal problems: constipation, irregular bowel movements, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. -Mouth problems: cavities, tooth enamel erosion, gum disease, and sensitivity to hot and cold foods. -Mental health problems: depression, fear of gaining weight, anxiety, dizziness, shame, and low self-esteem. -Stomach problems: ulcers, pain, and delayed emptying. -Other problems: throat and esophagus soreness, irritation, or tears. Anemia, abrasion of knuckles, dry skin, check swelling or soreness, blood in vomit, irregular or absent period, muscle fatigue, and bone density.

  9. Treatment of Bulimia • Only 1 and 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment. • 80% of girls/women do not get the intensity of treatment they need. They usually get sent home weeks earlier than suggested. • The treatment is $500-$2000 per day. The average cost per month for inpatient treatment is $30,000. The cost of outpatient treatment extends to $100,000. • Insurance companies do not usually cover treatment. • The first choice of treatment is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy targets the unhealthy eating behaviors of bulimia and the unrealistic, negative thoughts that fuel them. Therapy include: • Breaking the binge-and-purge cycle • Changing unhealthy thoughts and patterns • Solving emotional issues

  10. Mortality Rate for Bulimia • Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate than any other mental illness. • Bulimia causes a significant increase in mortality rates- 3.9 percent. This research was shocking because until these findings deaths caused by bulimia were thought to be close to zero.

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