"Hi my name is Sally. I will be teaching you about a very important issue: Eating Disorders. Come with me as I take you on an educational journey!

It can lead to dangerous eating habits that negatively impact your body.

An eating disorder is when you focus too much on your weight, body shape, and food.

With technology and social media (like tiktok and instagram) many little kids compare themselves to the people they see online. They want to change the way they look to appear the same as the people online. 

"There are many types of eating disorders here are the ones I will explore with you

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa

The first eating disorder we will cover is Anorexia 

People with Anorexia exhibit low body weight and a warped perception of weight and body shape.

They will limit what they eat to lose weight.

How anorexia affects people mentally:

- Always thinking about weight, calories, and dieting

- Denying feeling hungry

- Developing food schedules (eating food in a certain order)

How anorexia affects people physically:

- Muscle weakness

- Thinning hair

- Always feeling cold

- Fainting

             What causes Anorexia?

Biological:

    - Your DNA (what makes you "you") can affect your chance of having it

Psychological:

    - May have high levels of anxiety that contribute 

Environment:

    - The internet

    - The people around you

             How can you treat Anorexia?

- A team of doctors can help

- Nutrition education and therapy (where people can talk to others about their feelings)

- Going to the hospital (extreme cases)

GOAL: Get back to a healthy weight and learning proper nutrition

Bulimia Nervosa

The next eating disorder we will cover is bulimia.

People with bulimia go through episodes of binging and eating too much food. 

They tend to eat large amounts of food and will go to a large extent to get rid of the calories from the food (ex: vomiting, exercising, using laxatives.

1. stained teeth, cavities

2. mood swings, distant from friends/families

3. looks bloated from lack of hydration 

4. unusual swelling in cheeks or jaws

5. has calluses on back of knuckles and hands

6. cutting out certain food groups

7. missing periods 

8. thinning of hair, brittle nails

9. noticeable weight difference

10. belly cramps, constipation

11. muscle weakness, yellow skin, feeling cold

How bulimia affects people physically: