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Body Image
Did you know that:
- in national surveys of young people, body image is consistently ranked as a top concern for young people under the age of 25?
- a postive body image can help you develop a stronger sense of health and well-being?
- the issue of body image is relevant to both males and females?
Disordered Eating
Disordered eating is common among youth and can go unnoticed for many months and years by parents, families, friends and school staff. Early detection of disordered eating symptoms and accessing treatment are criticial to healthly outcomes. Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses with both physical and psychological symptoms. The longer the disordered eating goes unnoticed, the greater the potential for it to develop into an eating disorder (such as anorexia or bulimia) and the longer it takes to recover.
What are Possible Signs and Symptoms of Disordered Eating
Fainting, dizziness, light headed ·
Noticeable weight loss ·
Pale ·
Low energy ·
Layered, baggy clothes ·
Reduced concentration, memory and thinking ability ·
Mood changes-withdrawn, quiet, unhappy, irritable
Recent switch to vegetarian or vegan diet ·
Skipping meals and/or won’t eat with others ·
Preoccupation with body and/or weight ·
Excessive exercise ·
Strange eating rituals ·
Drinking excessive amounts of water and/or tea ·
Frequent trips to bathroom (ie. Evidence of vomiting or laxative use) ·
Decline in attendance ·
Prefers standing to sitting
The greater the number of symptoms, the greater the risk for developing an eating disorder.
Noticeable weight loss ·
Pale ·
Low energy ·
Layered, baggy clothes ·
Reduced concentration, memory and thinking ability ·
Mood changes-withdrawn, quiet, unhappy, irritable
Recent switch to vegetarian or vegan diet ·
Skipping meals and/or won’t eat with others ·
Preoccupation with body and/or weight ·
Excessive exercise ·
Strange eating rituals ·
Drinking excessive amounts of water and/or tea ·
Frequent trips to bathroom (ie. Evidence of vomiting or laxative use) ·
Decline in attendance ·
Prefers standing to sitting
The greater the number of symptoms, the greater the risk for developing an eating disorder.