Eating Disorders

Eating foods with addictive substances such as sugar and salt. Overtime people become addicted to these ingredients as does their body. Eating disorders transcend all ages. Statistics show that 10% of all eating disorder cases are reported to occur in young children who are 10 years old or less, 33% of the reported cases are between 11-15 years of age, 43% between the ages of 16-20 and 86% of the cases are reported in individuals who are 20 years and older.

The fact is eating disorders do not discriminate and can be developed by both males and females, as well as those of all ages and races. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 5-15% of individuals that have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and approximately 35% of those diagnosed with binge-eating disorder are male.

There is a lot of misleading information on anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders among young people. Many people follow such incorrect information making rounds and misjudge the dangers posed by eating disorders. Eating disorders are known to cause a host of serious, permanent, medical conditions. They put young people at the risk of organ breakdowns and heart attacks.

Self-esteem problems are at the core of many eating disorders. They also play a role in other conditions, such as depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, self-injury and suicide. Depression may precede eating disorders and contribute to their onset. It has also been observed that living with the eating disorder leads to depression.

Cases of eating disorders are not to be taken for granted. Professional help is always available. There are also numerous self-help books to consult. Eating disorder treatment methods are categorized into three groups: diet regulation, medications and psychotherapy ranging from individual to family therapy. The treatment will not cause an abrupt change, as the problem may have been deeply rooted. What matters is the concerned individual’s willingness to be cured.

Sleep disorders accompanied by eating disorders might cause dramatic increase in weight. Some say that this condition is merely due to eating habits while others are of the view that this condition is the result of some changes in the hormone levels. Most people who suffer from this nocturnal eating syndrome are prone to poor sleep, stress, lack of concentration and weak immune system.

It is a regrettable fact that in the US there are 7 million women annually who suffer from one type of eating disorder or another. These horrific figures are fed by the media stereotype of how our body and appearance should be. The two most common eating disorders are bulimia and anorexia and they will worsen and have a severe impact during pregnancy.

When treating eating disorders, many experts recommend that both the psychological and physical issues be treated at the same time. Experts also recommend that sufferers of anorexia or bulimia start eating small amounts of fruits and vegetables along with adding a small amount of protein to their diet. Food that is high in zinc is also a good idea as it can help to stimulate the individual's appetite.

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