Eating Disorder

Eating Disorders: Dying To Be Skinny Lyric Stembridge Berkmar High School Ms. Destang March 13, 2014

Abstract
Eating disorders are very dangerous eating conditions that involve either overeating or not eating at all. There are two main eating disorders; anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. These disorders are taken very lightly in society. They are caused by some many factors and if they not caught early enough they can become fatal. These harmful habits shouldn’t begin to form at such a young age, but society gives our youth a certain image to go by. No one really understands the dangers of this disorder; it affects the person going through it and also the people around them. These disorders are very serious matters and shouldn’t be taken so lightly upon society.
Keywords: Prepubescent, Postmenopausal, Interpersonal, Bulimia, Psychological, Binging, Purging

Eating Disorders: Dying To Be Skinny
Eating disorders are usually eating conditions that involve overeating, voluntary starvation or both (Issues, 2010, Pg.1). People, mainly adolescent girls get so obsessed with body image and thinness leading to their eating disorder. Young girls and women are more likely to be affected by eating disorders than men because they see their selves different. Eating disorders may also be caused by psychological factors, such as depression: interpersonal factors, such as a trouble family life; and social factors, such as a cultural emphasis on physical appearance (Issues, 2010, Pg.1). The problem of eating disorders in society particularly teenagers, is a significant issue and often goes unnoticed. There are many different types of eating disorders that affect the teenage population but, the main two disorders are

Cited: Arnold, C. (2011, June 29). Altered fashion magazine photographs do not cause eating disorders. Opposing Viewpoints.doi: The Culture of Beauty. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013 This article titled “Altered fashion magazine photographs do not cause eating disorders” explains how there are very little eating disorders cases that are cause by magazines. There are some cases where girls belittle themselves and look to magazines. There is no evidence that magazines cause eating disorders. The article says factors such as genetics and personality influence eating disorders. A magazine can’t make a person want to put themselves through this kind of torture. In some case magazines simply don’t make you want to not eat. Opposing Viewpoints (2006, November 20). Eating Disorders. Retrieved September 3, 2013, from ic.galegroup.com/ic/suic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow? Eating disorders are usually eating conditions that involve either over eating, voluntary starvation, or both. No one is sure what causes eating disorders, but researchers think that family dynamics, biochemical abnormalities, and society 's obsession with thinness may all contribute. Although these disorders have been known throughout history, they have gained attention in recent years, in part because some celebrities have died as a result of their eating disorders. Younger people are more likely than older people to develop an eating disorder because they are so worried about what society thinks of them. Smith, M., Segal, R., & Segal, J. (2013, September). Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Help. Retrieved October 29, 2013, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/binge_eating_disorder.htm In the article titled Binge eating disorders it explains and takes about the eating disorder binge eating. Binge eating is compulsive overeating; people consume huge amounts of food and feel like they have no control. The symptoms are usually noticeable at early adulthood. Binge episodes my last around 2 hours long, some people binge throughout the day. People with binge disorder are embarrassed and ashamed of their eating habits, so they don’t seek help. If you feel like you are showing symptoms of binge eating you need to consult a doctor. Walden Behavioral Care (2012, February).Night Eating Syndrome. Retrieved October 28, 2013, from http://www.waldenbehavioralcare.com/resources/popular-searches/night-eating-syndrome/ Night eating syndrome is not the same as binge eating disorder, even though some with night eating syndrome are sometimes binge eaters. Persons with binge eating disorder eat large amounts of food at different times of day, while those with night eating syndrome eat the majority of their food at night, but do not always binge. Individuals with night eating syndrome fell like they have no control over their eating habits, and often feel ashamed and guilty about their disorder. People with night eating syndrome are sometimes obese or overweight, which makes them the number one target for health problems. Many people struggle with this disorder because they simply can’t resist the urge. Women 's Health, O. O. (2009, June 15). Bulimia nervosa fact sheet. Womenshealth.gov. doi: 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 In this article titled “Bulimia nervosa fact sheet” it explains what bulimia is, one of the many eating disorders. A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time, and then tries to prevent weight gain by getting rid of the food. Bulimics feel that they can’t control the amount of food they’ve eaten. This disorder can affect anyone male or female, black or white. Women feel that should fit in a certain culture of beauty, which is why some develop this disorder. There are a lot of signs of bulimia, some people can have it and be at a normal weight