Facts/Statistics About 40-50% of American women are trying to
lose weight at any one time. One of every four college-aged women
has an eating disorder 90% are women At age 13, 53 % of American
girls are unhappy with their bodies. This grows to 78% by the time
girls reach seventeen. Nearly 11.7 million cosmetic surgical and
nonsurgical procedures were performed in the US in 2007. Many
experience problems with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and
childhood sexual abuse
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Anorexia Nervosa Perfect Girl disease, over-achievers,
perfectionists Extreme fear of gaining weight, denial of a problem
Eats little or nothing May use laxatives, diet pills, purging, or
excessive exercise to lose weight Warning Signs: Extreme weight
loss Sensitivity to cold Food-related rituals Avoiding friends
Lanugo (down like hair) Distorted body image
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Bulimia Hidden disease, often look to be a normal weight
Methods: Binging & Purging, laxatives, diuretics, exercise May
consumer thousands of calories in one sitting, shop lift Uses
bingeing as a way to cope Awareness of problem Extreme guilt and
depression Warning Signs: Mood Swings, excuses to go to the
restroom Yellow fingernails, yellow teeth Tend to die of cardiac
arrest
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Compulsive Overeating Consumed by food Low self-esteem Consumes
thousands of calories Eat to the point of extreme discomfort or
pain Inability to stop or control the behavior Is a practice of
self-medicating/soothing w/behaviors that evoke feelings of
emotional numbness Are often overweight, obese 40 % occur in men
nighttime eating or sleep eating is common
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Ways to Help Use I statements vs. You statements Set a
time/place away from others to share your concerns Repeat what you
observe Repeat your concern about the persons health and well-being
Avoid placing shame, blame, or guilt Express your continued support
for your friend If still concerned, find a trusted adult or medical
professional to help Remember: You cannot force someone to seek
help, change their habits, or adjust their attitudes. You will make
important progress in sharing your concerns, providing support, and
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