Bulimia nervosa

ability to perform daily routine. Eating disorder affects approximately one percent of female population in the ratio of 2-3 women to one man (Fisher, B. A., & Schenkman, M., 2012). The three major categories of eating disorders are: Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, and Binge eating disorder, along with other specified feeding or…

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health estimates that 8 million people in the United States have some form of an eating disorder. Current research indicates that the leading causes of eating disorders are genetics and environmental factors; while environmental factors cannot cause an eating disorder, many people point a finger at the pressures of having a “perfect image” in today's society. Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits…

a range of psychological disorders dealing with abnormal eating habits. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the three main types that are usually encountered and with teenagers, these eating disorders can overlap. That is to say, teens may have alternate between periods of bulimia and anorexia. Predictably, most of the victims of eating disorders are girls, but as many as 15-20% of boys also suffer from bulimia and anorexia, as well. Research has proven eating disorders to have the highest…

that had suffered from anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is also referred to anorexia. It a eating disorder that is characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, and a really strong desire to be thin. People with anorexia see their self as overweight. Anorexia is an eating disorder that can be easily identified and treated. Anorexia is an eating disorder that is characterized by extremely losing weight. Many people with anorexia may even have bulimia. They will even make their self vomit…

Chapter 10 in the book is talking about the motivation of a behavior and the relationship with the emotions. Living things have motivations to keep living or behave the way they. For example, a bacteria lives, eats, and reproduces in order to have a better chance of surviving in the environment. Yet, humans are more complicated living things. Humans tend to be motivated for many things and the purposes for keep going everyday may change over time. Also, that motivation can be related to emotions…

restriction for models. Some of the major health issues are anorexia and bulimia which can effect women of all ages and race. It’s an issue that most women do not like to talk about because it makes them feel vulnerable. According to the article “By the Numbers: Thin Fashion Models” in the Issues & Controversies database, “One percent of young women have anorexia nervosa and one percent to three percent of young women have bulimia”…

Module 3: Chapter Questions (chapters 9-11) Type your answers SINGLE SPACED below each question, save, and upload your assignment. 1. Chapter 9: List and define the FOUR parenting styles AND explain how each has been shown to affect children. • The authoritarian parenting style is restrictive, places firm boundaries on the child, and does not allow children to have much to say in decision. This parenting style affects children in a negative way; they tend to feel unhappy, anxious and…

As I flipped through the latest “Seventeen” magazine, my eyes centralized solely on the teenage models dressed in tight fitting clothes with the headline saying, “How to Look Hot”. I carefully read the tips on diets and fitness routines that could help me lose weight. My goal was to look as skinny as those girls in the magazine. If I didn’t look like them, I wouldn’t be attractive. I mentally prompted myself to stay clear of carbs and to only eat three meals a day with only snacks with less than…

satisfaction (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013; National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2007). The three major types of EDs are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-eating disorder. Anorexia is characterized by severely restricted eating and an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat despite being underweight. Bulimia involves regular consumption of an abnormally large amount of food, characterized by a lack of control over eating during binge episodes and…

Disorders Health Consequences Anorexia Nervosa • muscle weakness • kidney failure from dehydration • loss of bone density • dry skin and hair • abnormal heart rate • low blood pressure (indicates changes in the heart muscle) Bulimia Nervosa • gastric ruptures during or after binging • possible esophagus inflammation and rupture • tooth decay • irregular bowel movements and constipation • pancreatitis Binge-eating Disorder • high cholesterol • high blood pressure • heart disease • type II…