Post by alicyn hendryx. on Feb 13, 2011 14:22:25 GMT -5
eating disorders,
Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge Eating Disorder: What is an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder not otherwise specified and is characterized by recurrent binge eating without the regular use of compensatory measures to counter the binge eating.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting designed to undo or compensate for the effects of binge eating.
Obesity and Overweight
The National Eating Disorders Association and NEDA’s Information and Referral Helpline acknowledge and serve individuals affected by the full spectrum of body image, eating, activity and weight issues. Individuals impacted by Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Obesity have many reasons to come together and find understanding. In popular culture it is common to find the concerns of the “eating disorders community” represented as irreconcilable with the “obesity community”. NEDA does not agree with this notion. Learn more about NEDA’s 2010 round table co-sponsored with the STOP Obesity Alliance. Listen to Weighty Matters: Effective Communicating about Weight and Health, or read the summary here.
Eating disorders can be prevented:
Eating Disorders Can Be Prevented!
Eating disorders arise from a variety of physical, emotional, social issues, all of which need to be addressed for effective prevention and treatment.
50 Ways to Lose the 3Ds: Dieting, Drive for Thinness, and Body Dissatisfaction
Individuals involved with youth and adolescents, such as educators, parents, health professionals, and physicians can prevent the further development of issues and concerns regarding weight through their own actions and words of encouragement toward healthful eating practices and attitudes.
Factors that may contribute to eating disorders:
Factors that May Contribute to Eating Disorders
While eating disorders may begin with preoccupations with food and weight, they are most often about much more than food. NEDA acknowledges there may be a difference of opinion among experts and the literature on this topic and we encourage readers to explore the topic further, using all means available to them.
Body image issues:
Body Image
Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or picture yourself in your mind.
Every Body is Different
Genetics influence bone structure, body size, shape, and weight differently in every person.
Listen to Your Body
Eat what you want, when you are truly hungry. Stop when you're full. And eat exactly what appeals to you. Do this instead of any diet, and you are unlikely to ever have a weight problem, let alone an eating disorder. Eat when you are truly hungry. Stop when you are full.
No Weigh!
Signing this declaration of independence from a weight-obsessed world may help you accept your body's natural shape and size.
Ten "Will-Powers" for Improving Body Image
Taking care of your body and doing things you enjoy will enable you to enjoy a happy, participatory life.
Ten Steps To Positive Body Image
One list cannot automatically tell you how to turn negative body thoughts into positive body image, but it can help you think about new ways of looking more healthfully and happily at yourself and your body. The more you do that, the more likely you are to feel good about who you are and the body you naturally have.
The Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a variety of factors, including physical, psychological, interpersonal, and social issues. Media images that help to create cultural definitions of beauty and attractiveness are often acknowledged as being among those factors contributing to the rise of eating disorders.
Twenty Ways to Love Your Body!
Think of your body as the vehicle to your dreams. Honor it. Respect it. Fuel it.
Health concerns:
Eating Concerns and Oral Health
Dietary habits can and do play a role in oral health. Everyone has heard from their dentist that eating too much sugar can lead to cavities, but did you know that high intake of acidic "diet" foods can have an equally devastating effect on your teeth?
Health Consequences of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions that can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.
kNOw Dieting: Risks and Reasons to Stop
Americans spend more than $40 billion dollars a year on dieting and diet-related products. What do we get for our money?
Laxative Abuse: Some Basic Facts
Laxative abuse is serious and dangerous - often resulting in a variety of health complications and sometimes causing life-threatening risks.
Orthorexia
Orthorexia is a term coined by Steven Bratman, MD, to describe his own experience with food and eating. It is not an officially recognized disorder, but is similar to other eating disorders – those with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa obsess about calories and weight while orthorexics obsess about healthy eating (not about being ‘thin’ and losing weight).
Diabulimia
Not a recognized medical diagnosis, diabulimia refers to the condition in which an individual with an eating disorder, who also has diabetes, manipulates insulin levels to manage weight. It carries serious health consequences.
For more information about diabulimia and where you can find help, please contact our toll free information and referral helpline at 800-931-2237
Tests and Screening
Primary care providers may be the first person to recognize and offer assistance regarding a patient's eating and weight concerns. These questions and tests can help doctors with initial screening and diagnosis.
Doctors and Dentists:
Critical Points for Early Recognition and Medical Risk Management in the Care of Individuals with Eating Disorders
The Medical Care Standards Task Force of the Academy for Eating Disorders has developed this tool for early detection and medical risk management of eating disorders in children, adolescents and adults. Visit this page, read more and find two versions of the new tool--a booklet form as well as a poster version.
Dental Complications of Eating Disorders
It is often the pain and discomfort related to dental complications that first causes patients to consult with a health professional. Dental hygienist and dentists are often the first health professionals to observe signs and symptoms of disordered eating habits.
Screening for Eating Disorders by Primary Care PhysiciansAs a primary care provider, you could be the first person to recognize and offer assistance regarding a patient's eating and weight concerns. Please incorporate these questions into your patient interviews.
The Physician's Role in Eating Disorders PreventionPhysicians can play an important role not only in treatment but also in the prevention of eating disorders.
WHAT'S UP DOC
WHATS UP DOC is a helpful guide for physicians. Using this handy acronym you will be sure to cover a wide array of significant topics with you patients.
Facts and statistics:
Facts for Activists (or anyone!)
In spite of the unprecedented growth of eating disorders in the past two decades, eating disorders research continues to be under-funded, insurance coverage for treatment is inadequate, and societal pressures to be thin remain rampant.
Research Results on Eating Disorders in Diverse Populations [References]
Statistics
In the United States, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. Millions more are struggling with binge eating disorder (Crowther et al., 1992; Fairburn et al., 1993; Gordon, 1990; Hoek, 1995; Shisslak et al., 1995).
Take action:
Tips for Becoming a Critical Viewer of the Media
One of the ways we can protect our self-esteem and body image from the media's often narrow definitions of beauty and acceptability is to become a critical viewer of the media messages we are bombarded with each day.
Tips for Responsible Media Coverage
The media is one of our most important allies in the effort to raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders. For this reason, we strive to work with the media to produce accurate, insightful and informative pieces that will resonate with the public, while maintaining hope and avoiding glamorizing or promoting copycats.
Guidelines for Sharing Stories of Recovery
As someone with a personal connection to the field of eating disorders, you are in unique position to offer hope, understanding and vital information to others. At the same time, it is important to carefully consider the potential impact of your message on the public, as well
the effects of self-disclosure on your personal well-being.
Seeking treatment:
Questions to Ask When Considering Treatment Options
There are various approaches to eating disorders treatment. It is important to find an option that is most effective for your needs.
Questions to Ask Your Treatment Provider
Once you have chosen a treatment provider, you may want to consider asking these questions in your first meeting.
Eating Disorders Survival Guide
Eating disorders can lead to significant physiological changes that require medical treatment in addition to psychiatric treatment and the reimbursement system does not allow for a holistic approach. For this reason, patients and families frequently have to fight to get the appropriate and necessary treatment.
Securing Eating Disorders Treatment: Ammunition for Arguments with Third Parties
Unfortunately, some patients and families frequently have to fight to get the appropriate and necessary treatment for eating disorders. Here are some arguments to use when trying to secure treatment from an insurance provider or another third party.
Suggested Medical Tests
A complete medical assessment is important when diagnosing eating disorders. Talk with your doctor about performing specific laboratory tests.
Sharing with EEEaseWhen you begin to notice that disordered eating habits are affecting your life, your happiness, and your ability to concentrate, it is important that you talk to somebody about what you're going through.
Treatment of Eating DisordersThe most effective and long-lasting treatment for an eating disorder is some form of psychotherapy or counseling, coupled with careful attention to medical and nutritional needs. Ideally, this treatment should be tailored to the individual and will vary according to both the severity of the disorder and the patient's individual problems, needs, and strengths.
Information gatherred from NEDA ( National Eating Disorders Association. You can find much more information on their website.