Essays on Bulimia

1. Considering what is known about the teenage brain and sexual development, are messages of "just say no" likely to be effective when it comes to drug use and sex? Why or why not? Be sure to explain your answer. Please note your answer should make reference to both adolescent brain and sexual development. (3 points)
The adolescent brain is considered to be more similar to the brain of a child than an adult. Its development is a work in progress. Adolescents don’t perceive things in the way adults do. Their brain is filled with curiosity about the Continue reading...

What are the implications?

During adolescence it’s usual for young people to think a lot about how their bodies look. During the teen years their bodies and appearance go through lots of changes and youngsters often compare their bodies with others. Meanwhile a positive attitude to your body is an important part of a healthy self-esteem.
The standards of beauty are very wobble and change from decade to decade. If we look through the pages of history, we see that for insance in Western Europe in the Middle Ages the main attributes of beauty and femininity were considered to be small height, Continue reading...

A group of severe conditions known as eating disorders. An abnormal eating pattern is described as an "Eating Disorder”. Such pattern help in satisfying the psychological needs instead of physical requirements. The three most common eating disorders recorded are named as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating. Another condition is a dangerous desire to look thin and high fear of weight-gain. This fear lead to limited food intake. In these conditions, patients are worried about food and weight that is checked by the patients on a frequent basis. Many young people use other compensatory techniques to lose weight Continue reading...

Introduction

Eating disorders are largely encountered during teenage and young adulthood even though they sometimes appear in childhood or later in adult life. The diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders is a challenge aggravated by the affected individuals aversive tendency to seek treatment. (Becker et al., 1999) (Steiner & Lock, 1998). Eating disorders are veritable medical illnesses and tend to be frequently overlooked in the face of other coexisting diseases like Anxiety, Depression and substance abuse syndrome. The revisions incorporated in the fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) envisage better classification and characterization of this Continue reading...

Overview of the Problem

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two eating disorders with adverse effects on health and wellbeing. Persons with these disorders are preoccupied with their weight, in fact basing their self-esteem mainly on their body image (Suisman et al., 2012). They have an intense fear of weight gain because of a distorted belief that they are fat. For this reason, they refuse to eat and exercise excessively. Alternatively, they engage in binge eating but purge themselves after through self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse increasing the risk of malnutrition that, in severe cases, causes death (Bulik et al., 2005). There is Continue reading...

(Course/Major)

“Bulimia nervosa,” or more commonly known as bulimia, is a severe and life-threatening eating anomaly. People experiencing this condition can “binge eat” clandestinely- or consume large quantities of food-and then force themselves to vomit all the food they ate, or make themselves regurgitate the food by excessively exercising. Bulimia can be classified into two types. “Purging bulimia” is when the individual “self-induces” vomiting or abuses medications such as laxatives and diuretics after binge eating. “Non purging bulimia”, on the other hand, is where the person uses alternative methods to get rid of excess calories. These methods can range Continue reading...

In Anne Lamott’s personal essay called “Hunger”, she describes her battles with food, weight issues, bulimia, depression, and negative sense of self. Her struggles pushed her to face her issues head on even though there were so many women trying to help her get over her condition. According to Lamott, her problems began when at 13, she realized she was heavy at 100 lbs and even reached 130 lbs at the tender age of 14. This, coupled with the discovery that her father had cancer exacerbated her desires to stay lean and thin. Although she looked healthy, happy, Continue reading...

Introduction

An eating disorder is a psychological problem that is reflected through an increased obsession to weight and food. The main categories of eating disorders are Bulimia nervosa, Anorexia nervosa, Binge eating and general eating disorders (these are generalised as that). These disorders have contributed to increased diseases and illness among populates the world over. As such, health ministries and also welfare organisations have come out to strongly condemn these behaviours while encouraging individuals to observe healthy living practices.

Body

One of the major eating disorders is referred to as Bulimia Nervosa. This has been shown to contribute negatively to the Continue reading...

Based on 2-20 year old male CDC growth chart, Jacob is considered obese. His height indicates he is at the 96th percentile and weight is at the 90th percentile. His BMI is at the 95th percentile (Kuczmarski et al, 2002).
Based on 2-20 year old female CDC growth chart, Mollie is considered to be of normal weight. Her height indicates that she is between the 60th percentile and weight is at the 45th percentile. Her BMI is at the 27th percentile (Kuczmarski et al, 2002).

The three common types of eating disorder includes Binge Eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is one of the disorders of eating. It presents with considerable restriction Continue reading...

Psychology

Introduction
Since ancient times, the concepts of ideal female body were changing according to the requirements of the historical era. And what is now considered as a criteria of female beauty a few centuries ago would be unacceptable. A modern desire for leanness would not be understood in 18th century. Moreover, modern skinny woman would be considered rather ill than beautiful.
According to Abraham, for the most recorded history, a woman was perceived as attractive when her body was stout due to the deposition of fat on her hips, thighs, breasts and abdomen. It was fashionalble to be fat. Continue reading...

Introduction

An eating disorder is a condition that is characterized by problems in an individual’s eating behavior. An eating disorder could involve over eating, lack of eating or unhealthy feeding such as stuffing. Therefore, eating disorders can be referred to as serious conditions related to food and body weight. There are different types of eating disorders that affect human beings. They include bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Eating disorders have become a major problem in society today because the number of people affected has shot up since the turn of the century. Eating disorders are known Continue reading...

Introduction

Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most common eating disorders that are plaguing the youths today. Because of incorrect notions about beauty and popularity, teens push themselves to gain acceptance into cliques that they think are the most popular, most beautiful, and most talented, among others. Thus, teens resort to all kinds of methods just to keep themselves "in" with the crowd, even if it means hurting themselves physically, emotionally, and psychologically.

Defining Anorexia and Bulimia

Anorexia is "characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss" ("Anorexia Nervosa", n.d.). Despite one being underweight, an individual has distorted images of oneself thinking that he Continue reading...

Introduction

Eating disorder is a condition that can be defined by unusual habits that are related to eating. This abnormal eating habit may be taking food in excess or taking food in very little proportions that can easily affect the health of an individual mentally or physically. The main gender affected by eating disorder is the female gender at about eighty five percent of the total population affected by this disorder. Westernization can be considered to be one of the key contributors towards the increasing disorder and in some cases, medical conditions and going by the trend of thinness in Continue reading...

Introduction

Food has always been associated with feelings of happiness and comfort such that people eat not only for sustenance, but also for occasions to celebrate. A birthday is a good reason for binging on food, much as reunions or casual meetings among friends. However, people also turn to food when they feel down and discouraged as well as when one has a low self-esteem. That is the reason why there is such a thing called "comfort food" – the one food that helps in raising and building one's confidence during moments of weaknesses. What happens then when food becomes the Continue reading...

The problem of eating disorders is becoming more and more urgent in today’s society. Generally they can be characterized as abnormal eating habits which may be manifested either in insufficient or excessive eating. The definition provided in the book by Tania Heller (2003) states that “Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses that involve disturbances in eating habits and excessive concerns about body weight and shape”. (p. 7) What is most important about eating disorders is that they are caused by a set of different psychological, cultural and biological factors which makes the issue more complicated to solve Continue reading...

Introduction

Inability of individuals to ensure that they have a normal body weight results into the development of eating disorders. This occurs because of actions like starvation and binge eating, which are focused on weight gain avoidance. In most cases, eat disorders have an impact of destroying body image of individuals by making it inaccurate and obscured such that it influences an individual’s self-evaluation (Hansell, & Damour, 2008). Disorders, which are associated with substance use, develop because of erroneous and negative relationships that are established among users and drugs. These relationships lead to excessive substance use, which becomes addictive and Continue reading...

The term eating disorder refers to the health problems due to irregular or bad eating habits. Eating disorders have emerged as a serious health problem and have been escalating rapidly, especially among the adolescents. Eating disorders are curable health problems and can coexist simultaneously along with other illnesses like depression, anxiety and other psychological problems. The symptoms can be life threatening in case of no treatment. A study report suggests that those who are suffering with anorexia nervosa are 18 times vulnerable to early death in comparison to other people of similar circumstances. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge Continue reading...

Two severe eating disorders are frequent-occurring, particularly among females which makes them cautious towards their physical appearance. These two conditions are Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa. Anorexia refers to the state of self-imposed malnourishment, characterized by severe weight loss. Another condition, Bulimia nervosa refers to the customary eating of huge amount of foods, also known as bingeing which is followed by vomiting or purging. Both of these conditions involve same obsession related to weight and shape of their body, arising from the desire to appear thin. The intention; behind such extreme actions which results in these two diseases are Continue reading...

We live in a shallow world where physical appearances are used to measure each and every one of us. In such a world, media and society both have a huge influence on the need for thinness. Some people are able to cope with such pressure, and this leads them to push their bodies to transform. Unfortunately, these individuals are constantly searching for acceptance from society, and this can cause them to develop serious eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. They have both differences and similarities, yet we Continue reading...

Binge Eating Disorder

Food is always considered a right that all people are entitled to have alongside clean water. Some nations thrive in food producing lands and livestock while there are nations that have scarce means to produce food. For those who could access food, there are people who would eat only a few due to their physical weight and people who would keep eating despite the consequences of too much food in the body. While many note that people who eat too much would become obese, they do not realize that there are many reasons as to why a person becomes Continue reading...

Nature, Cultural and Religious Aspects.

Abstract
Introduction
According to DSM-V, the extreme disturbance of nutrition behavior is an eating or feeding disorder. Among the diseases which group consists of are not only anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa but also “pica, rumination disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and binge-eating disorder” (DSM-5, 2013, p.329). Each of these diseases has it typical features and often presupposes co-morbidity. For instance, the main diagnostic criteria for eating dysfunction are the complexity of weight gain or weight loss caused by eating restrictions, intentional or involuntary regurgitation of food, overeating, etc. Moreover, there is a spectrum of eating abnormalities which are Continue reading...

Abstract

Eating is considered by many to be a privilege as there are millions around the globe who still cannot get access to good or clean food. Others take eating for granted and eventually waste the food they eat. With the world now becoming conscious over health and the concept of beauty, females are now taking their dieting to the extreme. However, with these extreme dieting methods come with a great cost. Some of these females develop eating disorders that not only cause their bodies to weaken severely, but ultimately affect their lifestyles for the worst. Although there are others Continue reading...

Chapter 11: Disordered Eating

Question 1:

People with anorexia nervosa have deficits in their dietary intake. They do not take in the proper amount of nutrients and mineral and thus have abnormal bone density levels, which can affect the healing of bone and connective tissue. Studies have connected bone loss to injuries and diseases of the skeletal system later in life. When she gets old she will be at higher risk of breaking her bones and of developing osteoporosis.

Question 2:

The teen-aged girl is very active both in and out of school. She is taking advanced classes, is competing in tennis, and also pursues Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

What we look like matters. Most people would like to think that we, as a species, are not so shallow, but the reality is that we are. We judge, criticize, and determine the value of many people based on their physical presentation, their hair, skin, height and, very often, their weight. This can send a message to the younger generations that your appearance is equated to the level of acceptance they may receive from peers. While such things, like bullying, can affect both young boys and young girls alike; girls are more likely to take those criticisms so deeply Continue reading...

Introduction

Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a psychological disorder, wherein individuals deny eating food to maintain their body weight. They feel internally over-weight and hence, decide to stop eating the food. The average risk of AN in woman is found to be around 0.4% to 1%, as per one of the researches carried out in this direction. Anorexia nervosa involves neurobiological, psychological, and social components which all contribute to the complexity of the disorder. Although this condition mainly affects women, it sometimes also affects the males.
As per one of the statistical records obtained from one of the researches, it has Continue reading...

Introduction

An eating disorder is an illness caused by the abnormal eating of food either through excessive consumption of food or the insufficient food consumption. This causes a disturbance in the consumption of everyday food to a person with an eating disorder. The victim usually starts eating small amounts of food or vice versa and eventually the conditions spins out of control into a health condition.
These eating disorders are affecting young people and especially teenagers who are concerned with their weight or body shape. Eating disorders are accompanied by other mental illnesses such as depression, substance abuse, or anxiety Continue reading...

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Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder in which the patient has somatic delusions resulting in their perception of distorted body image and being overweight. They start reducing their weight through restricting their diet and vomiting of meals, which are known as restricting type and bingeing/purging type of anorexia, respectively. Anorexia nervosa is different from healthy dieting in that a person on healthy diet loses weight in a healthy way, but an anorexic person can do anything to lose weight without considering his or her health. Anorexia can result in lack of energy and can change brain chemistry. Several Continue reading...

Exam V

Total Points: 100
Since it is a take home exam, you may use notes/references.
Section I – Metabolic & Neurological Disorders (32pts)
- In general, what are the medical nutrition therapy goals for metabolic disorders? (4pts)
Medical nutrition therapy goals entail controlling the body weight of the patient, encouraging physical exercises to increase cardiovascular endurance and strength, maintaining favorable of both low and high density lipoprotein cholesterol, watching and maintaining favorable blood pressure and glucose level.
- Which amino acid is a patient with the phenylketonuria (PKU) unable to synthesize since phenylalanine cannot be metabolize? What role does this amino acid Continue reading...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a type of group therapy that has the potential to assist those suffering from the adverse effects of disordered thinking, including eating disorders. This paper discusses a study conducted to examine whether DBT can possibly be used to treat Binge Eating Disorder in women. The study found that by the end of the treatment, 89% of the experimental group were abstinent in binge-eating behavior at the end of the treatment, while 57% were still abstinent at the 6-month follow-up. This indicates that, although the sample size was small, more research should be done Continue reading...

English: Casual Argument

Teen eating disorders can lead to a demoralizing effect on teen age girls and boys. In order to understand the causes of teen’s eating disorders, it is important to understand healthy eating habits. Major changes in eating habits due to eating disorder can be fatal, even to a life threatening extent. It can lead to a number of physical disorders therefore it is very important to understand three basic issues about eating disorder in teens. This paper deals with the types of eating disorders in teens, causes of the eating disorder in teens and remedial measures.

Three main types of eating disorders are:

- Anorexia. Continue reading...

There have been numerous advancements throughout the twenty-first century in fitness techniques and body training. Athletes are lifting more, running faster, jumping higher, and performing better than ever. The classification of obesity as a disease by the American Medical Association makes the problem of obesity in America as serious as diabetes or cancer. Due to this, there has been a surge in the amount of exercise that people are getting, to the point that many people exercise every day of the week. However, too much of a good thing often leads to a bad thing, and such is the Continue reading...

For as long as, I can remember I have a problem with binge eating. The whole of my family is plus sized and, as a result, more than a fair share of them have had problems with the weight related diseases. To avoid the same path that they have been on, knowing that I was genetically predisposed to suffering the same fate, I have been watching, perhaps excessively, what I have been eating. By being excessive in this practice, it means that I might have done more harm than good to my body. I have been hitting the gym Continue reading...

Introduction and Thesis

The topic on eating disorders is perhaps one of the most equivocal topics of all time. In fact, this topic has evolved into one of the most contentious topics all around the globe. This can be accredited to the fact that the recent past has experienced a significant increase in cases of eating disorders amongst people of all ages. Nonetheless, adolescents seem to be the most signification proportion of the populations who are affected significantly by issues resulting in eating disorders. Speaking of eating disorders, this refer cases where an individual develops negative attitude towards foods; hence, precipitating a Continue reading...

Question One

Based on the anthropometric indices provided, the weight status of the first client; Jacob would be considered normal weight. This can be determined through the calculation of the clients Body Mass Index. The calculation of Jacob’s Body Mass Index is shown below:

Weight: 140 pounds

Height: 5 Feet 3 Inches
The Body Mass Index is often calculated using the following formula:
Body Mass Index = Weight (in kilograms)/Height (in square metres)
Convert the anthropometric indices of the client to the required figures; weight to be in kilograms then height to be in metres.
1 pound is equal to 0.453592 kilograms
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Critique 1:

Pressures to conform
When girls grow into adolescents, they start experiencing changes in their bodies and the puberty they attain at this age makes them attracted towards boys. They want to look good before them. At about the same time, their parents and peers expect them to look good or maintain their body. The girls in their teens are made to think that they should be fitting the ideal image of a teenage girl. These adolescent girls come across the portrayals of the girls in the media especially the fashion magazines and want to imitate them without realizing the Continue reading...

Introduction

Initially, eating disorder was an issue that was never considered to be crucial with regard to health of an individual. Eating disorder in most cases comes as a result of mental illness, which can disrupt the diet that an individual takes on a daily basis. It is important to note that the diet of an individual greatly impacts on eating habits which can enhance eating disorders. Eating disorders can either be caused by excess consumption of food or very minimal intake of food. These habits are developed gradually and in the end come out as an obsession leaving severe Continue reading...

Introduction
According to Erik Erikson’s theory, youth is a time of self discovery (Alice and Landale 2011). A young person attempts to seek individual identity which is separate from family. During this period, the youth tend to think in terms of establishing a life philosophy which is free from conflict. This is in contrast to the reality, which is laden with conflict. In this process of self discovery, the youth tend to be rash and ignorant and in a sense consider themselves ‘immortal gods’. This can be illustrated by the carefree attitude they adopt (Hunt et al., 2009).
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Arguably, the food we eat in our entire life are imperative to long term stability, as well as health. The most important people who should give more focus nutrition and diet are children due to their continuous and active growth and development. In fact, losing weight and growing thinner is the global trend that media focuses on. This influence has tremendously been reflected on the eating habits of people. The argument in this case is that vegetarianism is a pathway of developing serious eating disorders, especially by focusing on vegetarians’ psychological and physiological health, as well as the reasons behind the behavior adoption. Vegetarianism is one of the practices that encompass following plant-based diet such as vegetables and fruits, with or exclusive of egg or dairy products, as well as exclusion of meat. There are various reasons why individual choose to be vegetarians, it includes religion, ethics, and health. Research clearly supports the benefits of following plant-based diet. Most widespread vegetarian practices include vegans, lactovegetarian, Lacto-ovo-vegetarians, pesco-vegetarians, as well as partial-vegetarians.

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Currently, American workers are being overworked, which is leading to greater stress, which leads to more distraction, less productivity, and greater morbidity. Americans are sleeping less than they did 50 years ago (Lambert 25). Poor quality sleep has been linked to work overload and an increase in work stressors, which then diminishes productivity (Knudsen, Ducharme & Roman 1997; Naska et al. 296). The American workplace is stressful and full of high pressure situations, which brings about this greater stress. Given the problems of workplace stress, lower productivity and the need to facilitate more beneficial sleep, invoking a mandatory Spanish-style siesta Continue reading...

Currently, American workers are being overworked, which is leading to greater stress, which leads to more distraction, less productivity, and greater morbidity. Americans are sleeping less than they did 50 years ago (Lambert 25). Poor quality sleep has been linked to work overload and an increase in work stressors, which then diminishes productivity (Knudsen, Ducharme & Roman 1997; Naska et al. 296). The American workplace is stressful and full of high pressure situations, which brings about this greater stress. Given the problems of workplace stress, lower productivity and the need to facilitate more beneficial sleep, invoking a mandatory Spanish-style siesta Continue reading...