22 Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviours Flashcards
Two eating disorders
Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa
a psychological disease characterized by an intense fear of becoming obese, a disturbed body image, significant weight loss, the refusal to maintain normal body weight and amenorrhea.
Anorexia nervosa
is an episodic eating pattern of uncontrollable bingeing followed by purging. It is characterized by an awareness that the pattern is abnormal, fear of being unable to voluntarily stop eating, depressed mood and self-deprecating.
Bulimia
obsession with proper or healthy eating. When dieting and drive for health goes too far. Orthorexia diet is too restrictive & obsessive.
Orthorexia Nervosa
Research on disordered eating
Just as serious for male and female athletes but experienced in different ways.
Male or female??
Increased anxiety & stress. Shame, embarrassment, and perceived loss of masculinity.
Male
Research on disordered eating
Just as serious for male and female athletes but experienced in different ways.
Male or female?
More matter of fact; less emotionally disturbing to talk about.
Female
Approximately _____% of all _________ athletes develop symptoms of an eating disorder between the 9th and 12th grades.
63%
female
Predisposing factors
- W______ restrictions and s_______. Coaches should discourage rapid weight loss methods, even those that are embedded in sport culture.
- C_______& p_______ pressure.
- S______cul_______ factors.
- P_________ demands. Body fat values are very individualistic.
- Jud________ criteria.
- Weight restrictions and standards. Coaches should discourage rapid weight loss methods, even those that are embedded in sport culture.
- Coach & peer pressure.
- Sociocultural factors.
- Performance demands. Body fat values are very individualistic.
- Judging criteria
Psychological signs of bulimia
From a physical perspective, some of the major signs include considerable weight loss, amenorrhea, swollen salivary’ glands, stomach complaints, headaches and dizziness, bloating and numbness, and tingling in
the limbs.
Behavioural signs of behavioral
From a behavioral perspective, signs include excessive dieting, binge eating, frequent weighing, excessive exercise (not part of a training program), use of drugs or diuretcis to control weight, avoidance of eating in public, and excessive eating without weight gain (Garner & Rosen, 1991).
_______________ refers to the entire spectrum of eatign issues - bulimina and anorexia being the worst.
Disordered eating
When boys see a skinnier version of themselves in the mirror.
Bigorexia
Dealing with eating disorders
Things to do:
• Be su_________ & em__________
• Emphasize the importance of nu_________, and
• Make a referral for pr____________ treatment.
Things to do:
• Be supportive & empathetic,
• Emphasize the importance of nutrition, and
• Make a referral for professional treatment.
Dealing with eating disorders
Actions to avoid:
• Holding public w_____________,
Singling out an individual in front of team,
• Don’t make d___________ comments about a person’s body,
• Discussing body m___________ & h______, and
• Discussing the problem with non-______________
Actions to avoid:
• Holding public weigh-ins, Singling out an individual in front of team,
• Don’t make derogatory comments about a person’s body,
• Discussing body maintenance & health, and
• Discussing the problem with non-professionals.
Guidelines for sport & exercise setting
• Focus on the _________ as healthy and a source of _____________ to perform.
• Focus on improvements in _______ & _________ to enhance __________, not the body.
• Focus on __________ & not weight/body composition.
• Avoid placing _________ on athlete to modify their body.
Guidelines for sport & exercise setting
• Focus on the body as healthy and a source of strength/ability to perform.
• Focus on improvements in skill & technique to enhance performance, not the body.
• Focus on nutrition & not weight/body composition.
• Avoid placing pressure on athlete to modify their body.
