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Eating Disorders
Fact: Nearly 10 million girls/women and up to 1 million boys/men in the United States suffer from anorexia or bulimia
Anorexia: Cycle of self starvation in which the body is robbed of essential nutrients. As a result, normal bodily functions are slowed to conserve energy.
Symptoms that may be present with Anorexia:
- Introverted
- Angry
- Controlled
- Ritualistic
- Denial of Hunger
- Restricts calories
- Turns away from food to cope
- May say "I'm too fat."
- Lack of period (after normal age of puberty)
- Overachiever/perfectionist
- Demanding and critical
Health Problems associated with Anorexia:
- Fatigue
- Slow Heart Rate
- Severe dehydration
- Hair loss
- Fainting
- Decreased performance
- Muscle atrophy & weakness
- Anemia
- Death
Bulimia Nervosa: Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by binge and purge cycles.
Symptoms that you may observe in someone with Bulimia:
- High achiever
- Extoverted
- Turns to food to cope
- Binge eating followed by fasting, laxative abuse, vomiting, over-exercising
- Impulsive
- Obsessive Compulsive
Health Problems from Bulimia
- Dental problems (from vomiting)
- Peptic ulcers
- Pancreatitiis
- Gastric ruptures
- Chronic bowel problems (from laxative abuse)
- Electrolyte imbalance-can lead to heart failure-and death
If you or someone who know is suffering from an eating disorder, contact:
National Eating Disorders Association hotline: 1-800-931-2237 (hours vary)
National Eating Disorders Association Website
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