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1. EATING DISORDER

2. What Are Eating Disorders? Real, life-threatening illnesses with potentially fatal consequences. Involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight, food, and size. Caused by a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

3. Who Do Eating Disorders Affect? Everyone. People of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, and sexual orientations can be affected. As many as 20 million women and 10 million men will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

4. Biological Factors: Family history History of dieting Type One (Insulin-dependent) Diabetes Genetic predisposition Psychological Factors: Low self esteem Relationship with self Feelings of inadequacy Depression, anxiety, fear, or loneliness Social Factors: Cultural norms that overvalue appearance Body dissatisfaction Drive for perceived ideal body type Historical trauma Weight stigma/bullying Biopsychosocial Disorders Factors for Developing Eating Disorders

5. Warning Signs & Symptoms

6. Anorexia nervosa  – This is characterised by weight loss, a fear of gaining weight and a distorted view of body shape. People with anorexia nervosa may see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight.

7. Bulimia nervosa  – This is characterised by binge eating followed by purging (for example, making oneself vomit or taking laxatives). People with bulimia nervosa often have a fear of gaining weight and a distorted view of body shape.

8. Binge eating disorder  – This is characterised by episodes of binge eating followed by feelings of shame, guilt or anxiety. People with binge eating disorder often have a fear of not being able to stop eating once they start.

9. Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Characterized by lack of interest in food, fears of negative consequences of eating, and selective or picky eating. Symptoms include: Reduced food intake and frequent complaints of bodily discomfort with no apparent cause Lack of appetite or interest in food, with a range of preferred foods narrowing over time

10. Eating disorders can have serious consequences for physical and mental health. Physical health complications may include: Weight loss or gain Nutritional deficiencies Dehydration Electrolyte imbalances Muscle weakness Brittle bones Organ damage

11. Anxiety Depression Obsessive thoughts about food and weight Disordered eating habits Suicidal thoughts or behaviours Mental health complications may include:

12. How can I prevent an eating disorder? There is no sure way to prevent an eating disorder. However, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk, such as: Developing a healthy relationship with food and your body Avoiding dieting or crash dieting Limiting your exposure to media images of unrealistic body types Seeking help early if you or someone you know is showing signs of an eating disorder

13. The 9 Truths About Eating Disorders 1. Many people with eating disorders look healthy, yet may be extremely ill. 2. Families are not to blame, and can be the patients’ and providers’ best allies in treatment. 3. An eating disorder diagnosis is a health crisis that disrupts personal and family functioning.

14. The 9 Truths About Eating Disorders 4. Eating disorders are not choices, but serious biologically influenced illnesses. 5. Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes and weights, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. 6. Eating disorders carry an increased risk for both suicide and medical complications.

15. The 9 Truths About Eating Disorders 7. Genes and environment play important roles in the development of eating disorders. 8. Genes alone do not predict who will develop eating disorders. 9. Full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Early detection and intervention are important.