Gone On Too Long…
Individuals who suffer from eating disorders often are suffering in silence.
Directions: Place an A next to those health consequences related to Anorexia, a B next to those health
consequences related to Bulimia and an O next to those health consequences related to Binge Eating.
You may have more than one indicator per answer.
1.
Slow heart rate and low blood pressure
2.
Heart Failure due to dehydration and lack of potassium and sodium
3.
Secondary Diabetes
4.
Tooth decay and staining of the teeth from stomach acids
5.
Rupture of the esophagus
6.
Death
7.
Heart Disease
8.
Gallbladder Disease
9.
Depression
10.
Ulcers
11.
Constipation and irregular bowel movements
12.
Loss of muscle tone and weakness
13.
Electrolyte Imbalances
14.
Fainting
15.
Dry hair and hair loss
16.
Growth of a downy layer of hair in an attempt to keep the body warm
17.
Kidney Failure
18.
High Blood Pressure
19.
Gastric rupture
20.
Low self esteem
21.
Anxiety
22.
Reduction in bone density
Statistics (cited from the National Eating Disorders Association)
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42% of 1st-3rd grade girls want to be thinner (Collins, 1991).
81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat (Mellin et al., 1991).
The average American woman is 5’4" tall and weighs 140 pounds.
The average American model is 5’11" tall and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner
than 98% of American women (Smolak, 1996).