...Case Study Project Eating Disorders Kerri-Ann Mirander February 22, 2015 PSY 370I Abnormal Psychology Eating Disorders In today’s world society and the media are seen as a popular source of entertainment, news, even as gossip; everyday people are exposed constantly to the imagines of glamour, what beauty should be, the rich and famous and so much more. Media, social networks and society has so much power that they change a person believes and their outlook on their lives as well as themselves. Images of perfection are repeatedly shown to our young people of all ages, and they all want to be a part of the trend that’s happening. Our young people even ourselves start questioning our bodies and start to feel as though we need to change our bodies in order to fit in with the crowd. Commonly we turn to dieting and working on our appearances which unfortunately in many circumstances lead to eating disorders. Case Study Ellesa is a 19 year old female she is a cheerleader for Texas A&M University. As a child she was a cheerleader for her neighborhood team, she started cheering at the age of 5. When Ellesa entered high school she was 135lbs and 5’4, the varsity team cheerleaders picked on her and gave her the pet name Ms. Piglet. Ellesa did not know how to deal with this as it was silently eating her inside, and depression was starting to take effect. At the tender age of thirteen Ellesa started to over eat and learned how to make herself vomit after, she no longer...
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...Introduction In a small pocket in downtown Phoenix, AZ, census tract 1133.01, there is a predominantly male (53% male, 47% female) Hispanic population that is mostly middle-aged, between 35 and 49 years1. According to the zip code data encompassing this area, this low-income section consists of mostly unmarried individuals with a high school education (62%)2. The most common mode of transportation is by car alone (66%), which likely means that this population is spending a good amount of time being sedentary2. There is a high incidence of binge eating disorder (BED) among this population. When binges occur, high amounts of inexpensive, low-nutrient food is consumed and has several negative side effects, such as weight gain, which could lead to obesity. The community nutrition problem that will be addressed herein is reducing the occurrence of binge eating, and subsequent weight gain, among this population. Literature Review...
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...What diagnosis does the client have? You must state what you see in the case study that is leading you to believe the client has a particular diagnosis. My client, Andrea, should be diagnosed with Binge-eating disorder (BED). We know this to be an accurate diagnosis by the criteria set in the DSM-5. The DSM-5 describes binge eating disorder as, “eating, in a discrete period of time, an amount of food that is definitely larger than what must people would eat in a similar period of time…and, a lack of control during the episode (American Psychiatric Association., 2013).” Andrea disclosed that during these periods of binge-eating she is eating in private so no one will judge how much she is eating, she will eat until she is uncomfortable,...
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...1. Definition: • An extremely dangerous eating disorder in which an individual starves themselves in which results in drastic weight loss causing death for the client if not treated. 2. Possible Cause/Risk Factor: • The exact caused unknown, but believed to be linked to biological, psychological, or environmental factors • Risk factors: Female, young, genetics, family history, weight changes, transitions through life, media and society, also different activities such as modeling, sports, dancers, or actors. 3. S/S: • Extreme weight loss • Very thin appearance, bones begin showing • Blood counts will be abnormal • Dizziness or fainting may occur • Insomnia • Thinning hair • Absence of menstruation in females • Constipation • Discoloration of nails, bluish color • Skin will tend to be dry and yellowish in color •...
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...SRED is a condition where people will get up to eat during the NREM period and is related to a decreased level of glucose (Inoue, 2015). As the body is relaxed it does not produce glucose and the person will wake-up in a partial consciousness to eat high carbohydrate foods (Inoue, 2015). Studies have shown that during this night time eating, patients experience amnesia of the eating activity (Inoue, 2015). Due to the disrupted sleep patterns, patients often feel tired. Some daytime bulimia and anorexia patients have experienced SRED during sleep. Treatment for SRED can be as simple as a change in dietary intake making sure that the appropriate amount of glucose is in the body before bed (Inoue, 2015,). Medications have aided with SRED patients such as Clonazepam which helps the brain relax so the sleep stages can be completed (Inoue, 2015). Some have gone as far as locking the food cupboards and refrigerator to avoid night time eating, but no evidence assures...
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...Eating Disorder in Adolescents Name Institution Affiliation The article seeks to identify the major causes of eating disorders in the U.S. Moreover, this paper investigates the prevalence of eating disorders. The major factors associated with eating disorder are; Impairment, suicidal tendencies and mental disorders among others. The participants were adolescents selected randomly in the U.S. Face to face interviews were used to obtain information form 10123 adolescents between the ages of 13-18 years. Moreover, parents were asked to fill in questionnaires. The parents were required to give information on the adolescents’ mental health of their children. The method of study used is descriptive. It involves taking a group of adolescents and testing a hypothesis. The paper seeks to establish the major causes of eating disorders among adolescents in the U.S. Results from the research that lifetime prevalence of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder were 0.3%, 0.9% and 1.6% respectively. On the other hand, only a minority of adolescents with eating disorders received treatment. The major limitation of this study was, biased information because some students may not recall previous eating disorder symptoms due to mental illness. The objective of the article was to analyze adolescent development among the adolescent eating disorder patents. the types of eating disorder being analyzed in the study where Anorexia Nervosa abbreviated as AN and Bulimia Nervosa abbreviated...
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...The Gender Differences in Eating Disorders: An Analysis Abstract This paper will provide a critical analysis of the issue of eating disorders in the two genders. It has provided a history of the eating disorders, and how they came to be known. Furthermore, the paper has focused on the issue of eating disorders through an analysis of a number of studies. The studies have focused on providing vital information regarding what influences the different genders to have eating disorders. The females are most likely to suffer from anorexia nervosa, while the males suffer from bulimia. A brief summary of all the key points has also been provided. Thereafter, some important recommendations regarding research in some key areas involving eating disorders has been provided as well. Keywords: Anorexia, Bulimia, Females, Males, Study, Eating Disorders, Gender, Media Introduction Eating disorders have now become part of the current culture people live in. In fact, the eating disorders tend to affect different people regardless of their genders and socioeconomic classes. There is even an overall prevalence that is estimated to be about five percent among the population. Many people have a desire to become thin since it is an issue that is always being highlighted by the media. Some of the popular sources of media that influence individuals to become thin include movies, television shows, and magazines, among others. It is such a pity that the prevailing culture, and specifically the...
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...preoccupation with one’s weight, why is it that only certain individuals develop an eating disorder? Socio-cultural influences have traditionally been thought of as the leading cause of disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, this explanation alone doesn’t seem sufficient. We are all exposed to the same “thin is in” messaging and to live in a westernized society more or less means residing in a virtually inescapable landscape that pushes thinness as a valuable possession. Yet, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa affect only an estimated 0.3 to 0.7 percent, and 1.7 to 2.5 percent, respectively, of females in the general population (Berrettini, 2004). Through my research, which...
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...Great Britain EDITORIAL Eating disorders in pregnancy1 During pregnancy, most women will experience a short-lived and benign disturbance in their normal eating patterns. The majority report the onset of cravings or aversions to certain food-stuffs while a small number indulge in pica, the consumption of non-nutritious substances such as soap or clay (Dickens & Trethowan, 1971). These disturbances usually remit after delivery and rarely give rise to physical complications for mother or foetus. However, more serious and chronic eating disorders including bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa may also occur during pregnancy. These conditions are most prevalent among women of childbearing age and some evidence suggests that both disorders can also be precipitated by pregnancy (Weinfeld et al. 1977; Price et al. 1986). The prevalence of eating disorders among pregnant women is unknown, but the low body weight and sexual inactivity of anorexic women suggests that this disorder is much less common than in the general population. Markedly reduced fertility rates have been confirmed in long-term outcome studies of these patients (Brinch et al. 1988). Comparable data are not available for bulimia, but most of these patients are of normal weight and they are more likely to be married than anorexics. Although the prevalence rate for bulimia in women is approximately 1 % (King, 1986; JohnsonSabine et al. 1988), and partial syndromes are also common, no cases were reported in a random series...
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...LESSON FIVE & SIX – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EATING DISORDERS ------------------------------------------------- Specification link: You will be able to outline and evaluate: ------------------------------------------------- Biological, including neural and evolutionary, explanations of anorexia nervosa ------------------------------------------------- Psychology explanations of anorexia nervosa Outline and description of theories | Research evidence and commentary | IntroductionThe DSM-IV Rev identifies three categories of eating disorder: * Anorexia nervosa 1. AN -restricting type – refusal to eat 2. AN- binge eating/purging type – episodes of binge eating followed by removal of food from the body by vomiting, laxatives, or enemas.Both of these are associated with significant weight loss and the other symptoms of AN. * Bulimia nervosa – episodes of binging followed by removal of food from the body by vomiting, laxatives, or enemas (no significant weight loss). * Eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS)The four major symptoms of anorexia nervosa are: * The body weight is 85% or less of normal weight for age and height * Distorted perception of body weight/shape, and/or denial that the weight loss is severe * Intense fear of becoming fat * Loss of three consecutive menstrual cycles in women (amenorrhoea)Anorexia nervosa (AN) and Bulimia nervosa (BN) have much in common, particularly a dissatisfaction with body weight and/or shape....
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...DETERMINATION OF EATING DISORDERS OF SELECTED UPLB FEMALE DORMERS INTRODUCTION Background and Rationale A lot of resources give a wide range of definitions of eating disorders. Basically, an eating disorder (ED) defined as a problem with certain eating patterns in line also with manners concerning controlling body mass (Fairburn and Harrison, 2003). In addition to that, Grohol (2013) points out that EDs are very rampant but many families are still not aware of it. Nowadays, EDs could be prevented and even subjected into different treatments. National Institute of Health (2014) have recorded that the value of the women in particular having EDs are two and a half times larger than that of men. These disorders occur usually during adolescent years. Primarily, the reason for this is because girls during puberty stage specifically are more prone to be very aware on their physical appearance. For instance, the ratio of ED cases in the United States are roughly 10:1 and it is fast increasing (The Eating Disorder Foundation, 2013). Philippines, being a third world country, is also running after society’s fashion yet body fit trends. University of the Philippines – Los Banos (UPLB) community including female dormers are having their preferences and lifestyles with regards to food. Dormers, especially new ones are still adjusting at some point when they started settling in their dorms and have encountered various eating dilemmas. Determination of EDs are soon addressed...
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...Eating Disorders and t Eating Disorders and the Psyche Jacqueline Nwaeke University of Houston Introduction Psychological disorders have long since been recognized as a serious health threat. An estimated fifty-four million people suffer from a psychological disorder of some sort. One of the most common is eating disorders, although they were not widely recognized as a physiological disorder until 1973, when Hilde Bruch published Eating Disorders: Obesity Anorexia Nervosa and the Person Within (Michel & Willard, 2003). Eating disorders affect people of all ages, races, classes and genders, although more than ninety percent of anorexia and bulimia nervosa cases occur in females, with a majority of them being from middle and upper class backgrounds (Michel & Willard, 2003). Symptoms include a refusal to keep a healthy body weight, an intense fear of weight gain or being fat, feeling fat even though the person is underweight and extreme concern with one’s body weight and image. Feeling out of control after a binge, frequent dieting and purging after a binge are exclusive to bulimia. It is not known for sure how or why an eating disorder occurs because there is no single cause. People who suffer from anorexia look and behave alike once their condition has advanced to certain point (Lucas, 2004). It is suggested that it is a result of biological, cultural and psychological influences – the biopsychological approach. Biological Effects Although it is difficult...
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...Eating disorders are eating habits that affect the mental and physical health of the body. Eating habits include insufficient food intake or excessive food intake. One of the most common forms of eating disorders is bulimia nervosa. Bulimia can be classified in two categories, purging bulimia and non-purging bulimia. Purging bulimia is when an individual forces himself or herself to vomit by drug misuse or by sticking their fingers into their throat to get out the food they had just binged on. Other ways one might try to quickly lose calories and stop weight gain include “fasting, strict dieting or excessive exercise” (Mayo Clinic Staff). However, trying to lose calories with either one of these methods is commonly known as purging, even if...
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...Causes of Eating Disorders Elwyn Daroya Ryerson University Word Count-1695 For a lot of people, eating is a major aspect of everyday life; you eat to keep your energy up and to stay alive. There are however, people who face varying degrees of psychological problems in regards to eating. Eating disorders are a major concern, more so for women than men. According to Statistics Canada, women are ten times more likely to develop eating disorders than men, and of these individuals that suffer from eating disorders, the majority start developing eating disorders in their teenage years. Binge eating, which is an eating disorder where in which an individual uncontrollably eats, is the more prevalent eating disorder among many age groups in Canada. Furthermore, the latest studies have shown that in Canada, the two most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. Among young people in Canada today, 0.04% of females are diagnosed with the complete definition of anorexia nervosa, while young males are 0%. Bulimia nervosa on the other hand is common among 0.3% of young women and 0.2% on young men. Anorexia nervosa in the simplest terms is a condition in which a person is unwilling to maintain a healthy body weight. Likewise, bulimia nervosa is a condition in which an individual uncontrollably over eats in one session, then tries to balance this action of over-eating by getting rid of it through various ways (usually vomiting). Unlike bulimia nervosa, people who...
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...Abstract The main purpose of this extended project dissertation is as following: to explore the causes of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, in particular the biological, psychological and societal causes. Eating disorders are becoming increasingly common in today’s society and the causes of theses disorders are not completely known. This essay explores the symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the risks and consequences of suffering from such disorders. The essay also concentrates upon how eating disorders are gradually affecting more and more men and children – something that was not often seen before. The main focus of this project is to discover whether the causes of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa stem from pre-dispositions which are linked with the body and mind or rather stemmed from society. The main biological reasons which the essay focuses on are; damaged hypothalamuses and genetic hereditariness. The main environmental causes of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa that I have studied are media influences and undesirable conditions for raising children. In writing this project I believe that I have developed valuable skills that I will need in my subjects which include; being able to extract key information from large pieces of text, researching, speedy note taking and the ability to weigh up two sides of an argument fairly and without bias. I am also aware that the skills I am developing while writing this dissertation...
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