BIOD 121 (portage) Module 5.2: Eating Disorders

BIOD 121 (portage) Module 5.2: Eating Disorders Why do we eat? Answers- in order to provide nourishment is the simple answer, but rarely is that the true reasons. - memories - stress - culture - media Mass media Answers- television, billboards, magazines, and the internet all influence our food choices as well as our body perception. Eating patterns include: Answers- -healthy -disordered eating -eating disorder Healthy Eating: Answers- adequate intake of nutrient to meet needs (We want this type of eating!) Disordered Eating: Answers- Short-term change in normal eating patterns, related to stressful event, illness, or desire to change physical appearance. Disordered Eating may lead to: Answers- if it continues long term, it may cause physiological or psychological issues, such as excessive food restriction, binging, purging, and weight fluctuations. If it interferes with daily activities, professional help for an eating disorder may be required. Eating Disorder: Answers- long-term disordered eating - normally begins with the goal of weight loss and calorie restriction Primary Disorders: Answers- anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder females out number males in eating disorders: Answers- 5:1 Nervosa: Answers- attitude of disgust with one's body Shared Characteristics of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa: Answers- 1. there is no simple cause or treatment 2. usually not food issue, but a lack of coping mechanisms and/or dysfunctional family relationships. (food=something they can control)