Abstract
The paper addresses the topic of eating disorders and explains that there are three well-known eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. The author relates that all of these disorders are now recognized as diseases and they have spread from America around the world as women and girls become obsessed about their weight and body image. The paper illustrates how eating disorders are dangerous and can be fatal if left untreated. The paper concludes that a shift in public awareness and understanding can help control these diseases.

From the Paper
"Perhaps the most well known eating disorder is anorexia nervosa, usually referred to as anorexia. It has also been known as the "starving disease." Women (and some men) literally eat next to nothing, as they are obsessed with gaining weight and appearing fat or overweight. Many people do not know anorexia has been written about for centuries, but it is more common today because of societal demands on women to be thin. A typical anorexic will eat almost nothing and/or exercise compulsively to sustain a body weight that is at least 85 percent under what doctors consider to be normal body weight. In addition, anorexics usually do not see themselves as too thin, and they worry about gaining any amount of weight, even a pound. They do not see reality, and obsess about being fat, even when they are almost skeletons. In older girls and women, anorexia can also affect monthly menstrual cycles, causing them to disappear (Smolak, Levine, and Striegel-Moore xvi). For a diagnosis, all of these items must be present, and the menstrual cycles must have ceased for at least three months."

Tags:anorexia, nervosa, bulimia, nervosa, binge, eating, thin, starving

Abstract
This paper describes several aspects of eating disorders, which are noted by extremes in behaviors such as severe food reduction or massive food intake-binge eating. Eating disorders generally also present with serious distress over body image, weight, and shape. The paper goes on to describe treatment options available to those with eating disorders.

From the Paper
"Eating disorders are noted by extremes in behaviors such as severe food reduction--self-starvation, anorexia, bingeing--or massive food intake--binge eating. Eating disorders generally also present with serious distress over body image, weight, and shape (2008). "Eating disorders affect some several million people at any given time, most often women between the ages of 12 and 35." For instance, "Anorexia nervosa afflicts as many as one in every 100 girls and young women" (American Psychiatric Association, 2005). Those with eating disorders may have originally entered into the disorder..."

Tags:bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating

Abstract
The paper explores what foods people should be eating; how much of those foods they should be eating every day; and what happens when you decide that you will not consume those foods. The paper discusses how the simple discipline that turns away that second slice of pie or that insists upon going for a jog (or even the discipline that comes with eating some more broccoli) can spare an individual heart problems, can add years to one's life, and can cut down on calories that place terrific strain upon the body's internal organs and which can precipitate the onset of chronic diseases. The paper asserts that it is startling that people are so thoughtless about what they should be doing for their bodies.

From the Paper
"Over the next several pages, I will explore what foods people should be eating; how much of those foods they should be eating every day; and what happens when you decide that you will not consume those foods. In the final analysis, the simple discipline that turns away that second slice of pie or that insists upon going for a jog (or even the discipline that comes with eating some more broccoli) can spare an individual heart problems, can add years to one's life, and can cut down on calories that place terrific strain upon the body's internal organs and which can..."

Tags:healthful, eating, quantities

Abstract
The paper provides a review of the behavioral and cognitive differences of men with eating disorders and discusses the use of cognitive behavioral group therapy (CBGT) in treating these disorders. The writer of the paper describes how he will form a group for men with eating disorders where, through CBT, his clients will examine and change their thoughts and feelings about food, weight and shape.

Outline:
Introduction
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders
Formulating a Group
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Men do not necessarily think in terms of "fat" or "thin" as women do. They relate in terms of being "strong" or "weak", where fat is associated with being weak, unmanly and disgusting. So, for many men, structured forms of exercise are often carried out to obsessive levels. Body image concerns appear to be one the strongest variables when predicting eating disorders in males. There are certain athletic activities that put males at risk for developing eating disorders such as body builders, wrestlers, dancers, swimmers, runners, rowers, gymnasts and jockeys due to the weight restrictions necessitated by the sports."

Tags:food, weight, eating, anorexia, bulimia

Abstract
This paper reviews eating disorders among female athletes. In particular, the paper looks at the seriousness of the problem and some possible explanations for why intelligent young women who should know better succumb to eating disorders that end their athletic careers or even their lives. With regards to the last sentence, the paper is especially interested in the societal pressures which act on these young women as well as the athletic pressures facing them as well - pressures which an irresponsible coach can exacerbate. In the end, the paper concludes that female athletes in North American society will only begin to insulate themselves from eating disorders when they begin asking tough questions en masse - and when they listen to their bodies, themselves, and physicians instead of anyone else.

Tags:eating, disorders, athletes

Abstract
The paper looks at the seriousness of the problem of eating disorders among young female athletes and some possible explanations for why these young women succumb to eating disorders that end their athletic careers or even their lives. The paper argues that the sporting society needs to adjust its focus when it comes to what measures will allow for athletic success. The paper discusses the importance of young women being prepared to challenge unrealistic body type images in the popular media and listen to their bodies and to the medical evidence, rather than to a coach.

From the Paper
"To start with, female athletes are more likely than male athletes to use induced vomiting as a means of losing weight. In a related vein, female athletes looking to "shed a few pounds" are perceptibly more likely then their male counterparts to use laxatives as a chief means of doing so. The troubling use of laxatives is often accompanied by the even more troubling misuse of diet pills by female athletes. Lastly, an exhaustive study undertaken by the National Collegiate Athletic Association Study reveals that, while young male athletes have a "low" (but acceptable) boy fat count over-all, female athletes register "abnormally low" in the body fat development (Johnson et al, 1999). Findings such as this one are deeply unsettling insofar as young men and women - for the most part - play the same sports today yet women seem to desire getting smaller much more so than their young male counterparts."

Tags:weight, figure, form, beauty, eating, habits, vomiting, diet, pills, laxatives

Abstract
This paper evaluates research related to the role of body dissatisfaction in the prevalence of eating disorders in women. The author points out that it is expected that there are a number of key components of these disorders, many of which are related to body dissatisfaction and other significant personality traits. The paper relates that eating disorders are a problem of today's media-hyped society.

From the Paper
"In modern society, there is a tremendous push for all things thin, and this is primarily focused on the desire for males and females to look like the people that they see in magazines. Although these individuals may look desirable, they are not the norm, as the average person does not typically resemble that which is represented on magazine covers. However, many individuals, especially females, strive to be as thin as possible in order to satisfy their own objectives and to become attractive to others. In order to obtain this thin image, many women will often turn to eating disorders as a means of escaping a poor body image. This unfortunate set of circumstances is all too real in today's media-hyped society, and these issues possess detrimental consequences for those that accept this route."

Tags:eating, disorders, dissatisfaction

Abstract
This paper talks about the seriousness of eating disorders among adolescents and young adults, reviews literature regarding these disorders, and suggests that it is important to raise awareness levels of the problem in order to effectively combat it. The articles reviewed are appended to the paper.

From the Paper
"Eating disorders are a big health care problem in the United States. Adolescents in particular, are a most vulnerable group and an increasing number suffer from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. Primarily a psychiatric condition, eating disorders can lead to serious consequences if they are not properly identified and treated. Statistics indicate that around .5% of adolescents are Anorexics while the prevalence of Bulimia nervosa is even higher ranging between .5% and 5.8%. Statistics also indicate that around 25% of college going women have a very high risk of developing eating disorders. However the exact figures of the number of people affected by these psychiatric conditions is still elusive as most often the disorder goes unidentified. Adolescents become easy victims to these disorders particularly in our western world where beauty is associated with slim and slender figures. In view of its wide prevalence and deranging effect on the physical and mental wellbeing of the affected individuals as well as the hidden nature of the disorder, it is imperative to increase the awareness about these psychiatric problems among the adolescent community. A review of related literature would help provide a better perspective of the problem."

Tags:picky, eating, avoidance, negative, eating, behaviors, meals, unpleasant, struggles, speed, interest

Abstract
A paper on eating disorders and Western society. Eating disorders are evidently on the increase, with more and more people falling prey to this malady. The paper attributes this rise to poor nutritional habits, following the super-slender fashion fads, coping with familial problems and genetics.

Tags:eating, disorders, western

Abstract
This paper reviews the problem of eating disorders. The paper explains that the causes of eating disorders are multiple and that risk factors include sexual abuse, media risks, and college stress.

From the Paper
"This research explores how eating issues and disorders are related to body satisfaction, maladaptive eating behaviors, self-esteem and sexual satisfaction. Anorexia nervosa has become prevalent in Western societies. Females from middle and upper-class families were literally starving themselves to death. By the next decade bulimia nervosa had emerged. Some women with this disorder starved themselves and then binged and purged to rid themselves of what they had eaten. Others simply binged and purged. Prior to these focuses obesity had been..."

Tags:eating, disorders