Blog post #1: Introduction of eating disorders.
Eating disorder explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt1p2gLug60
Dictionary definition: “any of a range of mental conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance of eating behavior and impairment of physical or mental health”.
How to prevent eating disorders
- Safe environment
- Focus on healthy habits
- Create a school environment where all students of all body sizes feel safe and welcome.
- Address healthy habits, not weight.
- Discuss media literacy, use of enhanced images.
- Incorporate eating disorder education into health education classes.
- Use a health promotion approach
- focusing on building self-esteem
- positive body image
- a balanced approach to nutrition and physical activity.
Why did I choose this topic?
- I chose this topic because its a very common, negative thing that happens within college students. I also chose this topic because I feel that I sometimes relate to some of the points above. I try to stay active, for example go to the gym and stay doing a sport. Also having a healthy diet, for example what I do is no soda and no fast food which has made me feel so much better on the inside and out. But at the end of the day of being active and eating healthy I still look in the mirror and wish I was how I used to be. But I understand that it wont be like that because I know I’m growing everyday and do workout at the gym a lot which is gaining muscle and it does show on my body. I think this topic is very important because I also believe this can lead to mental health issues as well. Luckily for me, this does not get to me like others. I also chose this topic because I don’t want people to be afraid to talk about things their going through. Eating disorders are serious and can do damage. Always ask for help. I hope my blogs are informative. Enjoy!
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Blog post #2: The different between men and women.
This blog will try and help you understand the differences in men and women involving eating disorders. Below are videos, pictures and important points to help the understanding of my topic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhyK8s_jLZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwzpTgDBGBU
Men’s behavior with an eating disorder:
- Greater prevalence of individuals with ED symptoms ranging from 3–4% among male college students.
- Cultural and social expectations
- Different symptom presentation
- Biological differences compared to women
- Don’t recognize the disorder
- Can lead to using steroids or other drugs
- Late detection
- Stigma
- Impatient recovery
Women’s behavior with an eating disorder:
- Greater prevalence of individuals with ED symptoms ranging from 9 to 13% among female college students.
- Dieting culture
- Body dissatisfaction
- Biological differences compared to men
- Self expectation
- More self aware of the disorder than men
- Mindset of “ideal” body
- Early detection
- Emotional and physical toll
Both:
- Societal pressures
- Body concern
- Self presentation
- Behavior differences
- Different types of eating disorders
Why college students gain eating disorder:
- Academic performence
- Transition from home
- High social environment
- Limited food options
- Lack of sleep
- Mental healthu
- Unhealthy eating habits
The findings above I believe are important because in this world today, adolescents struggle with all different types of eating disorders compared to other ages. Although, picking this topic out of experience, I still feel horrible for others that are struggling as well. The finding I find the most interesting is body dissatisfaction. I believe this is important because everyone, even without a eating disorder have many different opinions about their body. Based on an article I read, professionals and mental health doctors choose to study this topic to help people that are in need of finding prevention and treatment strategies to help others. By support and addressing these points, people can help others overcome their personal struggles.
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Blog post #3: Effects on athletes
According to McCallum Place: Effects of athlete eating disorders, Eating Disorder Effects on an Athlete’s Health and Eating Disorder Effects on an Athlete’s Sport Performance:
Health:
- More individuals die from anorexia than any other psychiatric disorder. Medical complications can affect every organ system, ranging from mild dysfunction to death, depending on the severity and chronicity of the disorder. Poor circulation, lack of available energy, electrolyte disturbances, increased physical demands, and hormonal imbalances can result in organ failure (heart, liver, and kidney). Death is usually related to organ failure.
- Dental problems, sleep disturbance, skeletal system complications, and reproductive system complications are common results of athletes’ eating disorders.
- Depression and anxiety often occur with an eating disorder and can either precede and/or follow the disorder, and complicate treatment.
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death.
Performance:
- Athletes can sometimes perform well despite having a serious eating disorder, but eventually the athlete’s eating disorder begins to affect the athlete both physically and psychologically.
- Following a period of intense dieting, VO and running speed usually decrease.
- Inadequate carbohydrate intake results in early glycogen depletion and fatigue.
- Inadequate carbohydrate intake results in increased use of protein as fuel.
- Inadequate protein intake for athletes with eating disorders can lead to muscle weakness, wasting, and injury (increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries due to inability to build/repair muscle tissue damage).
- Dehydration leads to fatigue, poorer performance, and earlier glycogen depletion.
- Symptomatic athletes are apt to be malnourished, dehydrated, depressed, anxious, and obsessed (with eating, food, and weight). Most athletes with eating disorders find they lose concentration and the capacity to play with emotion, in addition to the negative effects on the athlete’s physiology.
Reference:
xMcCallum Place: Effects of athlete eating disorders. McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center. (2019, September 4). https://www.mccallumplace.com/programs-athletes/eating-disorder/causes-effects/#:~:text=Eating%20Disorder%20Effects%20on%20an%20Athlete’s%20Health&text=Poor%20circulation%2C%20lack%20of%20available,%2C%20liver%2C%20and%20kidney).
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