Eating Disorder Awareness by Addison Oswald https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r en-us 2023-03-14 14:02:19 UTC 2025-12-08 11:03:17 UTC hello@padlet.com 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516182342 Anorexia: an eating disorder and serious mental health condition. People who have anorexia try to keep their weight as low as possible by not eating enough food or exercising too much, or both.
Bulimia: an eating disorder characterized by regular, often secretive bouts of overeating followed by self-induced vomiting or purging, strict dieting, or extreme exercise, associated with persistent and excessive concern with body weight.
Binge Eating Disorder: a severe, life-threatening, and treatable eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort)]]> 2023-03-14 14:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516182342 Health Risks of Being Overweight 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516187711
  • cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke)
  • type 2 diabetes 
  • musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis 
  • cancer (endometrial, breast and colon)
  • stroke
  • sleep apnea 
  • high blood pressure
    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516187711     Factors That Cause Eating Disorders 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516192747
  • troubled personal relationships 
  • difficulty expressing emotions and feelings 
  • history of physical or sexual abuse
  • low self-esteem
  • depression, anxiety, loneliness 
    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516192747     Statistics 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516201908
  • Approximately 30 million Americans live with an eating disorder 
  • Eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness among adolescent females in the United States
  • The lifetime prevalence of eating disorders is highest among those with a binge eating disorder (5.5% compared to 2% for bulimia and 1.2% for anorexia)
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  • total economic costs associated with eating disorders were estimated to be $64.7 billion in fiscal year 2018-2019, equivalent to $11,808 per affected person
  • Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder accounted for 35% of total economic costs, followed by Binge Eating Disorder (30%), Bulimia Nervosa (18%) and Anorexia Nervosa (17%)
    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516209083     Emotional Effect 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516217667
  • Those who have a larger body size may have a higher risk of developing a mental health condition, largely due to the negative effects of weight stigma and discrimination
  • Obesity is associated with a higher risk of having certain mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders
    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516217667     10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516222101 The National Eating Disorders Helpline is the largest promoted program to help combat eating disorders.

    ]]>     2023-03-14 14:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516222101     Who is Effected 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516230706
  • Female identifying people are significantly more likely to have an eating disorder. The ratio of girls to boys with eating disorders is 3 to 1 [1]. This is likely due to the body image standards that exist for women and girls
  • Research shows that people who have been bullied for their weight are more likely to struggle with disordered eating. In fact, 60% of people with eating disorders say that bullying contributed to their eating disorder
  • 33% of males and 62% of females in sports based on weight-class and aesthetics experience eating disorders
    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516230706     Type of Help Offered 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516235170
  • registered dietician
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • group therapy
  • medication 
  • mental health professional

    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516235170     Role of Schools 10095534 https://padlet.com/10095534/oybjubl2brdhe55r/wish/2516778782
  • programs that incorporate mindfulness work to integrate reframing techniques to help youth reframe their thoughts with the use of dietetics and food science teachers
  • some schools bring in short-term prevention programs or leadership training such as The Body Positive, Girls on the Run and Girls in the Know that explore healthy lifestyles, body image, and self-care education\
  • inviting dietitians to talk at schools on a regular basis about nourishment for the athlete’s body, mindful eating practices, and self-care are important for all students regardless of the age or if they are in athletics
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