HLTH 230 Study Guide - Binge Eating, Binge Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder
24 Dec 2012
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70% of women and 35% of men are dieting: women aged between 15 25. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses: 10-20% die from complications. Almost 3% of women will be affected by an eating disorder in their lifetime. 27% of ontario girls 12-18 years old were reported to be engaged in severely problematic food and weight behaviour. Many people suffer from eating disorders, rates higher in women: include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating. Many others do not meet this criteria but still have disordered eating: do not meet the requirements for eating disorder. Causes include: sociocultural, psychological, neurochemical factors. Athletes are the most likely group develop eating disorders. Disordered eating habits can develop because of: desire to improve performance, enhance aesthetic appeal, meet unsuitable weight standards. Amenorrhea: 2-5% of women, 66% of female athletes. Not considered a normal adaptation to strenuous straining.
