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Anorexia Nervosa
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Is a disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese result in severe weight loss from self -imposed starvation (redtriction on calories)
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Is a disorder in which some form of purging or clearing of the digestive tract follows cycles of overeating (purge abd binge aka: throw up)
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Binge Eating Disorder
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A disorder characterized by compulsive overeating (no purging)
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Eating Disorders
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is an extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death
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What are the LONG term health complications of an eating disorder?
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Heart Disease
Imbalance of minerals and electrolytes Blood Damage Digestive Problems Suicide |
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What are some helpful DO's and DON'Ts to help someone with an eating disorder?
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DO:
express concern focus on other life aresa(school,goals) focus on feelings DON'T: say "you look thin" try to make her eat discuss weight or calories with her |
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What are the suspected causes of an eating disorder?
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Not wanting to eat with family
Long visits to the bathroom after meals looks thinner or just different |
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Signs of Anorexia
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sever weight loss
fatigue depression anxiety feeling cold 24/7 |
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Signs of Bulimia:
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Recurrent episode of binge eating
guilt around food depression useing diet pills self induced vomiting |
