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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders. Body Image- the way you see yourself Body Mass Index- ratio that allows you to access your body size in relation to your height and weight. BMI = weight x 703/height(squared) Ex: BMI=145 x 703/69inches(squared) BMI=101,935/4,761 BMI=21.4.

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Eating Disorders

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  1. Eating Disorders • Body Image- the way you see yourself • Body Mass Index- ratio that allows you to access your body size in relation to your height and weight. • BMI= weight x 703/height(squared) • Ex: BMI=145 x 703/69inches(squared) • BMI=101,935/4,761 • BMI=21.4

  2. BMI Scale: MalesAges BMI Results

  3. BMI Scale: FemalesAges BMI Results

  4. Types of Eating Disorders: • Obesity- 20-30% over normal body weight. • Binge eating- compulsive overeating without purging. • Anorexia Nervosa (psychological Disorder)- irrational fear of becoming obese resulting in severe weight loss or starvation. • Effects: Extreme wt loss, no period, lowered heart rate, organs begin shutting down. • Bulimia- overeating and some form of purging or clearing of digestive tract through vomiting or diarrhea. • Effects: dehydration, kidney damage, irregular heart beat, tooth decay, tissue damage of the stomach, esophagus and mouth.

  5. Main causes • Genetic • Social • Psychological

  6. Body image obsession Depression Menstrual irregularities Gastrointestinal problems Use of ipecac Eating when not hungry Laxative abuse Low body weight Strict dieting Guilt or shame after eating Sneaking food Signs and Symptoms

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