EATING DISORDERS

Question 1

what is ANOREXIA NERVOSA?

Answer 1

when a person is obsessed with their weight and what they eat
they refuse to maintain an appropriate body weight
fear of gaining weight
body image disturbances
compulsive exercise

Question 2

what is BULIMIA NERVOSA?

Answer 2

INCLUDES:

• binge eating- large amounts of food in a short period of time AND a sense of loss of control over eating behaviour
• compensatory behaviour- to prevent weight gain: delf induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives/ other meds
• frequency: once a week for 3 months
• self-evaluation: heavily influenced by shape, size, weight

Question 3

difference b/w anorexia and bulimia?

Answer 3

ANOREXIA: perfectionism, measure of success, desire for CONTROL
BULIMIA: impulsivity, low self worth, desire for FREEDOM

Question 4

what can we do?

Answer 4

PROMOTE: size acceptance, appreciation of diversity, self compassion
PROVIDE: education about the realities of eating disorders, information about CREDS