A Summary of the Physical Problems Related to Binge Eating, Vomiting and Purgative Abuse Electrolyte Disturbances Low levels of potassium, chloride and sodium (these are salts that are in the body in large quantities...
What happens: Each time someone vomits, stomach acid attacks the enamel on the teeth. Frequent vomiting can cause the enamel to completely wear away leaving the pulp and nerve endings exposed. Teeth may appear...
Bulimia nervosa is a severe, life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or other purging methods (e.g., laxatives, diuretics, excessive exercise, fasting) to prevent weight gain. An individual...
Body image is thought to be manifested in, and influence some or all of the following areas: Thoughts and beliefs about the body E.g., “I am 5 feet 3 and I am destined to...
How realistic is the media’s presentation of women? Women and men come in all shapes and size, yet constantly the media presents us with only one ‘image’ – a very slender and unrealistic one....
The following article was written by Alicia Potter, and originally appeared in The Boston Phoenix, (1996). In pursuit of a new beauty ideal, American men are exercising themselves to death. As society demands a fitter...
Anorexia exists when a person severely cuts down the amount of food they eat. They might experience dramatic weight loss which can be life threatening, while still believing they need to lose more. They...
NOTE: Not everyone will display all signs Behavioural Signs With Food Repeatedly avoiding meals (saying “I’ll eat later”, “ I ate with friends”) Refuse to eat with the family or in front of people...
Anorexia nervosa is a severe, life-threatening disorder in which the individual refuses to maintain a minimally normal body weight, is intensely afraid of gaining weight, and exhibits a significant distortion in the perception of...
The following report was written by Colleen Thompson, (1996). Eating disorders continue to be on the rise among athletes, especially those involved in sports that place great emphasis on the athlete to be thin....
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