A Mixture of Physical, Psychological, and Social Problems

A Mixture of Physical, Psychological, and Social Problems

<p> Eating Disorders: A mixture of physical, psychological, and social problems. Anorexia Nervosa</p><p>Anorexia Signs & Symptoms:  Starvation  Calorie counting  Low body weight  Absence of > 3  Fear of becoming consecutive menstrual overweight, even though cycles underweight  Low self-esteem  Disturbed body image  Depression  Obsessive exercise  Irritability  Obsession with food  Withdrawal Anorexia Facts:</p><p> 90-95% of individuals with anorexia are female (http://www.edreferral.com/anorexia_nervosa.htm)</p><p> 1% of female adolescents have anorexia (http://www.anred.com/stats.html)</p><p> It typically develops in early to mid-adolescents   One-third of anorexics subsequently develop Bulimia (http://www.edreferral.com/anorexia_nervosa.htm)</p><p>Anorexia Consequences:</p><p> Anemia  Osteoporosis  Cardiovascular  Kidney dysfunction problems  Amenorrhea  Fainting and Weakness  Hair Loss Bulimia</p><p>Bulimia Signs & Symptoms:  Discrete periods of at least 2 times a week overeating followed by for 3 months compensation to avoid weight gain  Compensatory  Sense of a lack of control Behaviors Including: over the eating  Self-induced vomiting  Binge eat & engage in  Misuse of laxatives  Severe caloric restriction compensatory behavior  Diuretics  Excessive exercising Bulimia Facts:</p><p> About 4% college-aged women have bulimia (http://www.anred.com/stats.html)  Bulimics are usually of average or above average weight  There is full recognition of the behavior as abnormal</p><p>Bulimia Consequences:</p><p> Esophagus tears  Tooth Decay  Stomach rupture  Constipation  Life-threatening heart  Ulcers rhythm irregularities Celebrities who suffered from Eating Disorders:</p><p> Paula Abdul  Fiona Apple  Princess Diana  Calista Flockhart  Oprah  Audrey Hepburn  Audrey Hepburn  Mary-Kate Olsen  Janet Jackson  Tara Reid  Dolly Parton  Christina Ricci  Courtney Cox Reality, or NOT!!!</p><p>Average Woman Barbie Store Mannequin Height 5' 4" 6' 0" 6' 0" Weight 145 lbs. 101 lbs Not available Dress size 11 -14 4 6 Bust 36 - 37" 39" 34" Waist 29 - 31" 19" 23" Hips 40 - 42" 33" 34" http://www.anred.com/stats.html</p><p>FYI: If real, Barbie’s Size 3 feet would not support her body and she would have to walk on all fours. Local Resources:</p><p>Add in your information here on local resources….</p><p>**Note: To draw attention, print and hang pictures of the celebrities to put up on the bulletin board to draw attention</p><p>Submitted by Jill Badrick, Community Advisor, St. Ambrose University</p>

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