EATING DISORDER
WHAT IS EATING DISORDER
SYMPTOMS OF EATING DISORDER
- Skipping meals or making excuses for not eating
- Adopting an overly restrictive vegetarian diet
- Excessive focus on healthy eating
- Making own meals rather than eating what the family eats
- Withdrawing from normal social activities
- Persistent worry or complaining about being fat and talk of losing weight
- Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
- Repeatedly eating large amounts of sweets or high-fat foods
- Use of dietary supplements, laxatives or herbal products for weight loss
- Excessive exercise
- Calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting
- Problems with loss of tooth enamel that may be a sign of repeated vomiting
- Leaving during meals to use the toilet
- Eating much more food in a meal or snack than is considered normal
- Expressing depression, disgust, shame or guilt about eating habits
- Eating in secret
CAUSES OF EATING DISORDER
such as:
GENETICS AND BIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS OF EATING DISORDERS
RISKS
FAMILY HISTORY
Certain people may have genes that increase their risk of developing eating disorders. Biological factors, such as changes in brain chemicals, may play a role in eating disorders.
DIET AND STARVATION
Dieting is a risk factor for developing an eating disorder. Starvation affects the brain and influences mood changes, rigidity in thinking, anxiety and reduction in appetite.
STRESS
Whether it's heading off to college, moving, landing a new job, or a family or relationship issue, change can bring stress, which may increase your risk of an eating disorder.
OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
People with an eating disorder often have a history of anxiety disorder, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
COMPLICATIONS
Serious health problems
Depression and Anxiety
Suicidal thoughts or Behaviour
Problem with growth and development
Social and Relationship Problems
Substance use disorder
Work and Social issues
Problem with growth and development
PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF EATING DISORDERS
AVOID DIETING AROUND YOUR CHILD
Family dining habits may influence the relationships children to develop with food. Eating meals together gives you an opportunity to teach your child about the pitfalls of dieting and encourages eating a balanced diet in reasonable portions.
CULTIVATE AND REINFORCE A HEALTHY BODY IMAGE
Talk to your child about self-image and offer reassurance that body shapes can vary. Avoid criticizing your own body in front of your child.
TALK TO YOUR CHILD
It's crucial to correct any misperceptions and talk to your child about the risks of unhealthy eating choices.
ENLIST THE HELP OF YOUR CHILD'S DOCTOR
Doctors may be able to identify early indicators of an eating disorder. The doctor visits should include checks of height and weight, which can alert you and your child's doctor to any significant changes.
TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS
Anorexia Nervosa
DIAGNOSIS OF EATING DISORDERS
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