Anorexia Nervosa And Bulimia Nervosa

In “Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: The Development of Deviant Identities", which was published in 1987, the researchers utilized the labeling theory in their study on anorexics and bulimic victims. The current appearance norms in society demand thinness for women and muscularity in men. Social and Individual factors were considered in the studies which were conducted by the authors, Penelope A. McLorg and Diane E. Taub. Advertising has become the primary agent of socialization which promotes the slimness of both genders in our society. The researchers noted conformity in the behavior of the anorexics' and bulimics' families tend to conform to the norms by making close relations. In the study, the researchers found that parent’s opinions on

Eating disorder is the abnormal eating behavior that would negatively impact one’s health, emotions and ability to function in important areas of life. Eating disorders include several categories: binge eating disorder, which means people eat large amount in a short period, anorexia nervosa which people eat very little, bulimia nervosa which people eat a lot and then try to rid themselves of food, pica which people eat non-food items, rumination disorder means people regurgitate food, avoidant food intake means that people have a lack of interest in food, and other specified eating disorders (ANAD). There is believed to be no single cause for eating disorders, as all the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors contribute to this illness. Studies have shown that specific chromosomes may be associated with bulimia and anorexia (NY times). Eating disorders may also be caused by imbalance of serotonin and dopamine which explain why people who have anorexia

“Twenty million women and ten million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life”(What are Eating Disorders, 2016). What can cause a person to develop an eating disorder? The type of significant amount of eating would include bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. There are other eating disorders that cause dramatic weight loss such as anorexia nervosa. “According to the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action, the risk of developing an eating disorder is from fifty to eighty percent determined by genetics” (Parks 46). Thirty percent of people develop an eating disorder through a traumatic incident such as rape or abuse. There can be other causes to developing an eating disorder. This can be biological factors, sociological factors, and psychological and emotional health. Biological factors can include a person’s brain chemistry, age, gender and genetics; the genes passed on from one or both parents. Adolescents and females are most

Bulimia can also be hereditary or caused from a chemical imbalance. Dr. Walters Kaye at the University of Pittsburgh is a psychiatry professor who found data that bulimic woman have altered brain chemistry. In turn, this data proved that the altered brain chemistry puts a bulimic at higher risk for eating disorders, even after he/she recovered from bulimia (“Bulimia: Symptoms, Causes...”1-4). It can run in families because

Another aspect of anorexia nervosa suffers that can halt treatment is the personality traits that have been found to put children at higher risk of eating disorders. The traits are being anxious, perfectionistic, obsessive personality and negative self-evaluation that are displayed before the onset of the disorder (Kaplan). Research has shown that these traits are still persist after treatment and

Development of Anorexia and Bulimia Anorexia and Bulimia are two very complex conditions that have been around for quite a while, however both anorexia and bulimia amongst other eating disorders are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. There has been extensive press and media coverage on conditions related to eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most common eating disorders or two of the most prevalent eating disorders around. Conditions relating to eating disorders more than fifty or so years ago were virtually unheard of, this could be due to a number of reasons.

Eating disorders are classified as mental disorders and can lead to life threatening damage. It is important to manage eating disorders to prevent health effects. There are many different possibilities for patients with disorders. Common treatments for eating disorders can consists of counselor or therapists. Early detection is important to limit future oral health effects. A dental hygienist has an advantage to see the inside of the mouth for possible trauma, erosion, and malnutrition. It is common for patients to be in denial of the situation. A dental hygienist is trained to communication to the patient about the eating disorder without the patient feeling attacked. It is important to tell the difference in eating disorders. Most eating disorders all appear to be anorexia until further signs and symptoms are observed. The two types of eating disorders being discussed in this paper are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

al., 1996, Bulik et.al, 1994, Welch et. al., 1996 ). The agreement ends here. While some studies maintain that eating disorders drive substance abuse, many researchers assert that personality characteristics or environmental and biological factors that make individuals more prone to eating disorders also make these persons more likely to use/abuse substances. Thus, an eating disorder and substance abuse may provide a similar appeal to individuals with specific characteristics. Experiments to determine the factors that make patients vulnerable to both eating disorders and substance abuse focus on personality traits, such as behavior undercontrol and novelty seeking, environmental factors, like culture and family, and biological factors such as hormone levels.

This assignment really set the tone of the class and how the whole class was going to be over the 6 weeks. For me it really showed how the media plays such a big role on our perception of what the perfect body is supposed to be look like. It also showed me why females suffer from diseases like anorexia and bulimia. It also had opened my eyes and reflect on the past and see why I was so focused on working out when I was growing up to have the perfect body. More importantly it made me think of my kids and the struggles they will face as they grow up.

This paper investigates five scholarly articles which researched and reported upon the correlation of heredity and genetics factors upon disordered eating behaviors in individuals. Some of the articles argue that genetics and physiology play a more important role in the formation of disordered eating behaviors, while others assert that nurture and environment have a larger role on their development. Many times, articles examine a larger scope of risk factors, focusing on the genetic and the environmental factors and how both can play a part in the development of eating disorders and associated behaviors.

Many researchers have found that genetics are linked to eating disorders. Studies have shown that genetics are responsible for 56% of the onset of bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating (Johnson and Bulik). The Eating Disorder Review said that a person is four times more likely to become bulimic and twelve times more likely to become anorexic if he or she has a sister or mother who suffers from an eating disorder (Kittleson 44). Studies of identical twins have also

Anorexia and bulimia are caused through psychological issues. Eating disorders are known by an unusual attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour and also their image. An individual with an eating disorder will

a. According to Doctor Thomas Insel and director of NIMH, scientist and researchers have always been interested in the role of genetics on eating disorders but they are still far away from knowing specific geneses that causes eating disorder

Eating disorders stem from a combination of psychological, biological, and social factors. Feelings of depression and anxiety along with daily stressors can contribute to

Eating disorders tend to run in families and female relatives are the most often to be affected. Some recent studies from researchers found that mothers who are too concerned about their children’s weight and appearance, it may put them at increased risk of developing an eating disorder. (Hoffman). Ultimately, genetic research may prove to be the key to unlocking our understanding of environmental risk factors for eating disorders (Mazzeo and Bulik). Multiple studies have been undertaken to that show possible genetic likeliness toward developing eating disorders as a result of inheritance (News Medical).