Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Are not caused from a single cause , but rather a combo of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge

-9% of the U.S.== 28.8 million

Biological Factors

family history

history of dieting

type 1 diabetes

Psychological Factors

perfectionism

body image

history of mental health issues

adhd behaviors

Social factors

weight stigma

bullying

cultural norms

historical trauma

Warning Signs of ED

preocupied with weight/appearance

weight loss, dieting and control of food are primary concerns

food rituals

social withdrawal

frequent dieting, body checking

extreme mood swings

Anorexia Nervosa

primarily girls and young women

Binge Eating

other disease

Orthorexia Nervosa

follows rigid patterns

OSFED

other feeding and eating disorder

Bulimia Nervosa

frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging