Anorexia

Bulimia Nervosa is a major eating disorder characterized by periods of bingeing and then compensatory behavior to avoid weight gain. Approximately 1.5-5% of Women (at least 4.7 million) and 0.5% of Men (roughly 1.5 million) suffer from bulimia in their life(Ouellette). The compensatory behaviors used by people with bulimia can range from misusing laxatives, fasting, excessive exercising, or purging. The woman Nancy in this case study has tried all these mentioned behaviors, but most commonly…

This pressure on women to not have body fat, and to keep their bodies that way, can also lead to some dangerous eating disorders that not only starves the body but also starves the brain. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders, “anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents” (Eating Disorders Statistics). A study also interviewed a group of 10-year-old children, and 80% of the children reported being afraid of becoming fat (Eating…

Introduction The psychological illness which is associated with abnormal eating habits that may be excessive or inadequate intake of food for an individual is known as eating disorder. This disorder is a serious illness which is characterized by the habit of eating leads to unhealthy body weight and body shape. It is found that eating disorder is a choice of lifestyle which is increasing in number throughout the world. Most of the cases women are generally affected by eating disorder where as…

Body image is the way one person views himself/herself. Studies reveal that 97% of women have low body image/ low self esteem (Dreisbach). Although there are many things that could cause low body image, social media is responsible for most of it. Women today have this picture in their head of how they want to be. Rather it being skinny, pretty, or curvy, they are not good enough. Every time a woman looks into the mirror, she sees what she is not. Most teenagers today are becoming depressed…

women who choose not to undergo intensive surgery instead they choose dieting and exercise, although it is a healthy and safer choice, it can be dangerous as well. Some women can become addicted to dieting which turns into eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, which can cause serious health risks such as fatigue, dizziness or fainting, brittle nails, hair that is thinning or loss of hair, sores in the throat or mouth, teeth and gums that are…

Body dysmorphic disorder is a commonly undiagnosed disorder that causes a person to believe that their body is deformed or defective. Body dysmorphic disorder is typically diagnosed in teen years. Symptoms can be debilitating to daily life and relationships. Treatments for this disorder are usually effective when the patient is compliant and willing to open their minds to other ideas than the stone beliefs of negativity. Patients with this disorder are highly sensitive and require more…

In a global study girls from all around the world were surveyed and only a mere 2% of women would describe themselves as beautiful (Celebre). This is due to how women perceive their body image. How someone views their body, as well as how they assume others view their body, is defined as body image. “This image is often affected by family, friends, social pressure and the media” (“11 Facts about Body Image’’). In today’s society there is too much pressure on teenage girls to have a perfect…

Concerns for eating disorders are on the rise as they leave both a physical and emotional mark on society. Eating disorders are categorized as a mental disorder, in which a person experiences abnormal eating patterns. Eating disorders include: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating disorder. One might starve, eat uncontrollably, or induce vomit,which puts their health at risk. The exact cause for remains unknown. However, environmental factors are shown to be a significant part in the development…

Many advertisements in these countries promote light skin, and according to Anne Larracas, almost every beauty product in the Phillipines contains something that makes the skin lighter. “We're bombarded with advertisements like that every day. Every beauty product in the Philippines has a lightening aspect. Even lipstick promises to make dark upper lips more pink.” (“The Beauty Industry Promotes Unrealistic Beauty Standards”). A stereotype such as this can make people in Asian countries of…

There are certain habits encountered within life that are impossible to function without, as if tied down by chains we are attached to our habits or means of survival. Varying spices and dishes throughout the world have led many to be captivated through food. An absolute statement could be made that food is love. Necessary for survival food seems to be a one-way relationship that never loves us back, but that leaves us satisfied and feeling completely fulfilled. Quitting one’s job or failing to…