... surrounded by images of skinny models wearing the latest fashions. This disease that affects many young women as well as men, is a complex psychological condition that can be deadly. Although the exact causes leading to eating disorders still remain a mystery one thing is for sure, college students are a high percentage of those who are affected by this disease (Pipher 1995 ... may cause more feelings of helplessness, thus worsening the problem even more (Vollstadt 1999). In a recent edition of People magazine, a researcher analyzed and studied the rise in eating disorders among college ...

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... the study was the medium-sized Midwestern city of Carbondale, Illinois. The hypothesis of the study was that female athletes are more prone to have traits associated with eating disorders as well as pathogenic weight control techniques than female non-athletes. Some examples of pathogenic weight control techniques are: laxatives, vomiting, fasting, and diet aids. Sport- ... . The high school female athletes and non-athletes were the independent variables in this study. There were a couple dependent variables, one being the behavioral and psychological traits associated with eating disorde...

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... to probe into the world of those affected by eating disorders. I would like to categorized my study into two sections, namely anorexia, and bulimia. For these are the most common of all these disorders. I would like to define eating disorders first. An eating disorder would mean any of various psychological disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia that involves insufficient or ... excessive food intake. Eating disorders develop as outward signs of inner emotional or psychological distress or problems. They become the way that people cope with ... or not eating, is used to help bloc...

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... changes in our moods, the environment, and our physical experience. Self image and body image is not based on the actual truth. It is psychological in life, and is influenced by our self-esteem and how we feel at that certain time, or day. It is not by the real ... concern about body shape or weight. They bring an irrational fear of fat, a strong desire to become thin, and a dissatisfaction feeling of their body. Eating disorders have a complex range of issues that go along with it; they are emotional, familial, cultural, and biological elements. People who suffer from them will have .....

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... athletic physique. This is consistent with the media portrayal of the ideal male body shape. The most common characteristic of males with eating disorders is excessive over-exercise. Other characteristics include restriction of food and a bingeing and purging cycle. Many men have also turned to the ... or neglected in their childhoods develop these problems of control. (Attie and Brooks-Gun, pp.70-71). Studies suggest that eating disorders often begin in early to mid-adolescence. They are directly connected to pubertal maturation and the increases in body fat that occurs ... and physica...

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... females lose weight is because if they don't fit the idea of beauty then they might seem different or lazy and incapable of self-control ("Eating Disorders?). It seems to be the different children who get picked on Patterson 2 and made fun of, especially the fat kids. Those reasons can make ... 's sole goal in life is to be thin heavy dieting can go wrong. It can lead to eating disorders such as the highly publicized anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia and bulimia are believed to be psychological disorders that result form a person's low self-esteem. Anorexia is due to overly obsessive dietin...

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... females lose weight is because if they don't fit the idea of beauty then they might seem different or lazy and incapable of self-control ("Eating Disorders"2). It seems to be the different children who get picked on Patterson 2 and made fun of, especially the fat kids. Those reasons can make ... 's sole goal in life is to be thin heavy dieting can go wrong. It can lead to eating disorders such as the highly publicized anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia and bulimia are believed to be psychological disorders that result form a person's low self-esteem. Anorexia is due to overly obsessive dieti...

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... risk. Consequently, obesity is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States. The causes of obesity can be generalized into three categories. It entails familial, psychological, and environmental factors. Obesity tends to run in families. This could imply genetic factors. However, the search for an "obesity gene" is complicated and has not yet been isolated ... biological families. Whichever the case might be, studies have proven that obesity is caused in some way through familial means; through behavioral and or genetic links. Furthermore, a number of psychological factor...

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... risk. Consequently, obesity is one of the ten leading causes of death in the United States. The causes of obesity can be generalized into three categories. It entails familial, psychological, and environmental factors. Obesity tends to run in families. This could imply genetic factors. However, the search for an "obesity gene" is complicated and has not yet been isolated ... biological families. Whichever the case might be, studies have proven that obesity is caused in some way through familial means; through behavioral and or genetic links. Furthermore, a number of psychological factor...

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... intake. Bulimics are often perfectionists, those who feel they have severe standards to live up to. They feel that they cannot control their lives; in turn they rely on eating disorders as a means to feel in control of some aspect of themselves. Similarly, most dancers are perfectionists. They want to be the best at what they do, and sometimes being ... they are constantly evaluating how they look. Therefore, they are looking at their image for long periods of time, judging their bodies everyday. More importantly, though, bulimia and other eating disorders can be prevented. To combat bu...

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... an illness characterized by uncontrolled episodes of overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or other purging. Alternative names for Bulimia are Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Purge Behavior, and also Eating Disorders. In bulimia, eating binges may occur as often as several times a day. Induced vomiting known as purging allows the eating to continue without the weight gain; it may continue until ... is seen only as a way to force them to eat. Once they admit they have a problem and are willing to seek help, they can be treated effectively through a combination of psychological, nut...

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... they are trapped in an endless quest of a weight that is lowered, and lowered as the disease progresses. Eating Disorders are not about weight, food, or obsession of appearance those are just symptoms. Eating Disorders have many causes: *Fear of independence or growing up, Insecurity and low self-esteem, * feelings of, or ... now estimate that 1 of every 100 women between the ages of 12 and 25 suffers from anorexia. As well the study showed that men develop eating disorders; although, the frequency of such cases is less common, with only 10% of all anorexic being men. Statistics used in t...

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... (especially women) to feel worse about them. Then, they start to eat more and gain a lot of weight. As a result of weight gain, people began to have some psychological problems. Psychological consequences of being overweight can include lowered self-esteem and anxiety. Because fat people are generally ashamed of their weight and they think that they will be teased by their ... in the way that it worships youthful slim, toned bodies. With rare exceptions, only thin, proportional bodies are considered beautiful. Overweight people are looked down upon. This causes more serious disorders su...

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... easy. Environmental Factors in Obesity Environment also strongly influences obesity. This includes lifestyle behaviour such as what a person eats and his or her level of physical activity. Psychological Factors in Obesity Psychological factors also influence eating habits. Many people eat in response to negative emotions such as boredom, sadness, or anger. Most overweight people have no more ... that can lead to overeating. Also, drugs such steroids and some antidepressants may cause weight gain. Impact of Obesity on A Person's Social and Psychological Well-being. Obesity is linked to m...

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... is not always the case however. Doctors have furnished five main theories on why people can't over come their need to eat. The theories include developmental and learning, social, psychological, physiological, and genetic. Developmental and learning suggest that as young children if a 2 child is chubby it means the child is being well cared for by its mother. Amount ... starts to be a comfort more than a need. Eating is a basic instinct and those who suffer from eating disorders may have an identifiable personality such as obsession, this falls under the idea of a psychological problem. ...

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... pushing women to have better bodies, to try harder to achieve the ideal. [This all repeats the above paragraph.] "One out of every four college women has an eating disorder. A psychological study in 1995 found that three minutes spent looking at models in fashion magazines caused 70% of women to feel depressed, guilty and shameful. 50% of American women are dieting ... with one another. [Why?] If you can be thinner than her than you can be better than her. Until all body types are accepted women will always compete, and eating disorders will always be around. [So why won't this happen?]...

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... . There are many causes of obesity such as over-eating, genetics, hormones, the environment, and lack of physical activity. There are many effects of obesity like health issues, depression, eating disorders, and death. There are also many solutions to obesity such as dieting, medication, exercise, and even surgery. Obesity tends to run in families, implying genetic factors (Causes, 2003). The search ... weight. Also, due to the convenience of television and labor saving devices, most Americans do not get enough physical activity. This is also a factor of obesity and excessive weight gain...

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... lose weight by simply cutting food from your diet or taking some pills. The many dangerous methods of losing weight, like dieting, pills and drugs, over-exercising, surgery, and eating disorders, have taken many casualties. Many deaths have been associated with low calorie diets. By trying to shed pounds simply by cutting all fat from the diet increases the risk of ... tennis, running, swimming or even walking we can achieve deep relaxation and at the same time protect ourselves from such serious medical problems as coronary disease, heart attack or circulatory disorders. Regular exerci...

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... , Medication, Energy Expenditure, slow metabolism, eating too much food, and genetic problems. Depression and stress can lead to obesity, and are leading causes of eating disorders. Indeed, most eating disorders can be traced to behavioral or psychological difficulties. Contrary to popular myth, this does not indicate weakness or lack of will power. Certain medications can also cause unwanted weight. Steroid medications are common ... ...

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... , 39). According to Bill Fabrey, founder of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, "Surveys reveal that children as young as the fourth grade are dieting, and are developing eating disorders. Yet public health statistics tell us there is an ever-increasing proportion of fat kids in the population, despite well-intentioned efforts by millions of parents to encourage weight loss ... . Obesity has become an epidemic in American society. It is marked by body weight being more than thirty percent fat. The onset of obesity is determined by a combination of genetic, psychological an...

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... of the triad is harmful to a girl's health, but together the can decrease performance, cause medical and psychological harm and possibly, in more serious cases, end in death. Stage one of the triad usually involves disordered eating habits in addition to over exercising. Eating disorders include severe calorie restriction with or without the combination of compulsive overeating behaviors "dieting, bingeing, purging ... ...

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... the time anorexia is accompanied by strict exercise regimens. 3 There are two types of treatments for anorexia, psychological and physical. Successful treatment usually includes continuous medical care, regular therapy, nutrition counseling, and sometimes medication. Sometimes antidepressants are used for the treatment of eating disorders, however they are not always effective for anorexia. As with any eating disorder, most doctors are afraid of ... ...

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... complications of pregnancy, high blood cholesterol, menstrual irregularities, stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles), hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair), increased surgical risk, and psychological disorders such as depression. These dangers are all caused by the usual overeating, lack of exercise, and heredity that plague today's culture. Some companies use false advertising to help the obese ... ...

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