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Eating Disorders among Asian-Americans, 2006.
A study on eating disorders among Asian-Americans that looks at why the number of Asian-Americans suffering from such disorders is on the rise.
2,440 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This study attempts to explore and delineate the problem of eating disorders among Asian-Americans. The study presents an overview of the issue and explains its finding that there does indeed exist a serious problem with regards to eating disorders among Asian-Americans, particularly among women. The paper further explains that the syndrome is exacerbated by the complexity of acculturation in American society and then discusses these and other aspects affecting eating disorders in this segment of the population. One of the central findings of the study is that there has been relatively little research of quality conducted on this subject.
Introduction
Outline of the Problem
Overview of the Major Eating Disorders
Causes
Conclusion
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"There is a common myth that eating disorders are usually found among white females and males and not among the Asian population. In general "Many assume that certain "blanket factors" protect minority communities from the disease, such as a general appreciation for larger body sizes, less emphasis on physical attractiveness, and a stable family and social structure." (Park E, 200) However, research and studies show that the Asian-American population is deeply affected by factors that prompt eating disorders. This, as many researchers attest, can be seen in the increasing number of Asian-Americans seeking treatment for eating disorders at mental health clinics. (ibid) "
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Causes of Eating Disorders, 2007.
This paper explores the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders. The researcher hypothesizes that the mass media has a direct effect on eating disorders, contributing to more frequent and severe eating disorders among all age groups, populations' subtypes and genders. The paper explores the issue and concludes that people are increasingly internalizing images presented in the media. The paper contends that the media should be held directly accountable for increases in eating disordered behavior among all populations.
Outline:
Overview Eating Disorders
Psychopathology of Eating Disorders
Media's Influence on Eating Disorders
Social Agents Responsible for Eating Disorders
Summary of Research on Eating Disorders
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Eating disorders generally refer to a range of disordered patterns associated with eating. Eating disorders generally encompass a wide range of activities and diseases including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and obesity (Levine, Smolak & Striegel-Moore, 1996). Theorists and psychologists have long researched the subject of eating disorders in an attempt to discern the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders among all populations, including children, adolescents, teens and adults."
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Eating Disorders, 2006.
A discussion on eating disorders in both males and females.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper begins with a brief definition of eating disorders. It continues to discuss different types of eating disorders and their causes. The paper also expands on treatment and prevention methods for both those suffering from an eating disorder and their families. In conclusion, the author offers an insight into society's role in preventing the escalation of eating disorders amongst males and females alike.
Introduction
Eating Disorder
Causes for Eating Disorders
Types of Eating Disorders
Treatment for Eating Disorders
Preventing Eating Disorders
Conclusion
References
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"Anorexia Nervosa is distinguished by a considerable weight loss ensuing from extreme dieting. Anorexics think themselves to be fat, no matter what their original weight is. In their efforts to become even thinner, the anorexic will stay away from food and taking in calories at all costs, which can end in death. Approximately 10 to 20% are expected to die from Anorexia. Anorexics struggle for excellence and they set very high standards for themselves and feel they must show their capability. A person with anorexia may think that the only control they have in their lives is in relation to food and weight. If they do not control their surroundings they cannot control their weight. They feel great and in power when they can make themselves drop weight. Usually Anorexics have low self-respect and sometimes feel they are not worthy of having their diet."
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Eating Disorders, 2008.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of eating disorders.
1,399 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses how an important issue affecting many young women in Western society is eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). It examines how with accurate diagnosis and treatment, the hope for recovery is great. It also contends that the societal issues that drive young women into such disorders need to be addressed before a complete eradication of such a disorder can be had.
Outline:
Introduction
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
Anorexia and Bulimia: Symptoms and Diagnosis
The Causes of Eating Disorders
Health Complications of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders and Relevant Treatments
Conclusion
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"CBT is often used to treat eating disorders because cognition and affect is related to the behavioral manifestations of the eating disorder. CBT works by attempting to modify the "negative automatic thoughts and dysfunctional assumptions relating to food, weight and shape, and the breaking of behavioural and physiological chains that maintain the unhealthy eating behaviours and cognitions" (238). CBT does not appear to be as effective for AN patients as it is for BN patients. Nonetheless, research has indicated that certain aspects of anorexia do react well to such treatment, such as "body image disturbance...to exposure and cognitive challenge" (citing e.g. Norris 1984; 238)."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses eating disorders especially their early prevention.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that, since about 85% of women with eating disorders had an onset of the illness by the age of 20, families and community groups must be prepared to impact the health and well being of their young people. The author describes anorexia nervosa, characterized by a strong desire to be thin at all costs, bulimia nervosa characterized by the victim binging on food and then purging the food from their body and compulsive eating characterized by uncontrollable eating and consequent weight gain. The paper relates that, in addition to the media, the home is another place in which an eating disorder can be cultivated especially abusive homes whose families are not able to support or create a safe environment for development; even having a good home life sometimes isn't enough to avoid the effects of eating disorders because the complex American culture has created a toxic environment for developing personalities.
Table of Contents
Types of Eating Disorders
1. Anorexia Nervosa
2. Bulimia Nervosa
3. Compulsive Eating
4. Binge Eating
Causes and Contributing Factors
1. Media
2. Advertising
3. Television and Movies
4. Family
5. Social
6. School
7. Work
Risks by Groups
1. Men
2. Women
3. Athletes
4. Children
Effects on Health
1. Oral
2. Cardiovascular
3. Slow Heart Rate
4. Low Blood Pressure
5. Kidney Failure
6. Osteoporosis
7. Muscle Loss
Getting Help
1. Admitting the Problem
2. Asking for Help
3. Approaching Someone
4. Recovery
Relapse
1. Signs
Prevention
1. Plan
2. Spiritual
3. Alternative
Therapy
1. Individual
2. Group
3. Family
4. Nutritional
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"Compulsive eaters use food as a way to cope with the stresses of day-to-day life. They usually realize that their behavior is abnormal but feel out of control. Compulsive eating usually starts in early childhood when a child can't develop the skills needed to deal with stressful situations. Some compulsive eaters have been sexually abused and eat as a way to defend themselves by putting the fat in-between themselves and others. By gaining weight, they may also feel less at risk for sexual assault because they are seen as unattractive. Men are likely to be compulsive eaters."
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Eating Disorders, 2006.
An overview of different eating disorders, their symptoms, effects and treatment.
3,532 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper presents a discussion on eating disorders, focusing on the two main types of eating disorders known as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The paper describes the psychological elements of the disorders, their physical, psychological and sociological effects, and the therapies available for treating them. The paper also briefly addresses the subject of men and eating disorders.
Table of Contents
Psychological Elements of Eating Disorders
Physical, Psychological and Social Effects
What Therapies are available?
A Word about Men
Conclusion
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"For most of us, eating is just something we do to meet the energy needs of our bodies. But for others, eating can meet many other kinds of needs. We eat when we are happy, such as at a party, sad, as when we are at a funeral. Even religious rituals are associated with either eating or even fasting. We eat when we go out with friends; it is a bonding activity when we go out for a date. Our television commercials are filled with different types of food we eat and even children are bombarded with what certain types of food will do for them, i.e. make them popular or better at sports. Interestingly, despite this increased interest in food we have seen a changed attitude toward body shape over the last half century. Many years ago, women who had full breast and hips were felt to represent fertility and sexuality. Now the ideal woman is considered to be thin, many times unhealthily think. For this reason, dieting is now very common. There is spoken and unspoken prejudice toward the overweight and being fat is associated with being lazy and unattractive. It is no wonder that in the last years, we have seen the development of eating disorders in both men and women alike."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses eating disorders and group therapy as a means of treatment.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that eating disorders can be viewed as a survival mechanism; just as an alcoholic uses alcohol to cope, a person with an eating disorder can use eating, purging or restricting food to deal with their problems such as low self-esteem, identity concerns and an inability to cope with emotions. The author points out that a variety of psychological, genetic, biological, developmental and societal factors may contribute to the onset of this syndrome; an eating disorder is not necessarily about being thin but about gaining control over the sufferer's life by focusing on her or his weight. The paper states that the literature and research on eating disorders report that group therapy is an effective therapeutic tool for intervention.
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"Group therapy is used as a means of changing behavior and emotional patterns based on the premise that much of human behavior and feeling involves the individual's adaptation and response to other people. It is a process carried out in formally organized groups of three or more individuals who seek change. The therapist may be directive or nondirective, allowing the group to set their own agenda for discussion. The group becomes a "sample" of the outside world, reproducing conditions of interpersonal relationships; its members jointly participate in observing personal motivation and styles of interaction. They also participate in attempting new behaviors and dealing with the consequences of such behaviors, with the intended result being that they will eventually be able to employ these behavior patterns outside the group."
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Eating Disorders, 2006.
This paper discusses the various types of eating disorders and their treatments.
938 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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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.
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"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."
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Eating Disorders, 2004.
This paper addresses the types of eating disorders and statistics regarding these disorders. It also talks about the types of treatments and cultural differences.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains how eating disorders are mental disorders presented as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or EDNOS. The need for action is called upon and statistically proven. This paper argues that communication, therapy, feeding intervention, and support groups are needed to fight this phenomenon. It explains that, in all cultures and races, intervention is the key to improvement and prevention and therefore, includes the family, students, teachers, administrators, and community organizations. It shows how a comprehensive school health plan must be created and implemented to prevent the increase of eating disorders. The promotion of acceptance of all people must be infused in daily curriculum. These character traits must be modeled by the teachers and administrators in order to make a maximum impact.
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"The term eating disorders usually includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia, nervosa, binge eating disorder, and EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified). Although eating disorders deal with food, they are considered a psychological disorder. Siegel, Brisman, and Weindhel (1998) state that" many aspects of eating disorders are not apparent to an outside observer." Healthy People places eating disorders under the category of mental health and disorders. According to Healthy People, "mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior (or some combination thereof), which are associated with distress and/or impaired functioning" (www.health.gov). These disorders can lead to many health problems including tooth decay, ulcers, loss of menstruation, and death. In addition to the obvious dangers, eating disorders affect people of all "racial and ethnic groups, both genders, and all educational and socioeconomic groups" in the United States (www.health.gov). As educators it is our job to protect the health and future of the children, especially since eating disorders can lead to school failure and lower academic performance. Eating disorders affect children at a young age and "often persist into adulthood and have among the highest death rates of any mental disorder" (www.health.gov). A study done by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (1996) shows that eighty-six percent of Americans report onset of an eating disorder before the age of twenty. Clearly this is within the educators range of responsibility. Eating disorders are a silent epidemic that needs to be stopped."
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Body Image and Eating Disorders, 2006.
A look at how the concept of body image is integral to eating disorders.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses eating disorders, explaining that the concept of body image is an integral part of such disorders. There cannot be an eating disorder without body image disturbance. This paper begins by defining and making distinctions between anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating. Even though these three eating disorders are different they are all based in anorexia. In other words they are all centered on the pursuit of thinness.
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Nursing and Eating Disorders, 2004.
A look at the role of the pediatric nurse in dealing with eating disorders in youngsters.
4,247 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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This paper investigates the tasks and interventions that school nurses and school caregivers can undertake in order to help achieve adequate nutritional balance in a variety of complex, pediatric feeding disorders. The critical role that the school nurse plays in pediatric nutrition and eating disorders of developmentally disabled children is discussed. Normal and abnormal pediatric nutrition are then discussed, followed by a description of common feeding disorders among developmentally delayed children. The paper then investigates nursing assessments and interventions for children with eating disorders and developmental disabilities. Finally, recommendations are given for improving the health quality of developmentally-delayed children with eating disorders.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Justification
Methods and Research
Chapter 1. The Role of the School Nurse
Chapter 2. Pediatric Nutrition
Chapter 3. Common Disorders
Chapter 4. Nursing Interventions and Assessments
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
References
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"Other eating disorders are also seen in the developmentally disabled child. Pediatric dysphagia is simply difficulty with swallowing, while rumination consists of bringing swallowed food up into the mouth, then chewing and swallowing the food a second time. Oral-motor problems with chewing and swallowing are seen, including an inability to chew, and sensory problems with smelling or seeing food, or sensing the texture of food also occur. Children often have an inability to chew food, and will pocket food in the cheeks. These problems can be coupled with tongue thrust problem, and sensory deprivation can cause trouble with eating."
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Eating Disorders, 2002.
Explores the problem of eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) in teenage girls.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 93.95
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A vast amount of research has been done on the subject of eating disorders and their causes. Many eating disorders have been proven to emerge during adolescence and often serve as the foundations to more serious problems like anorexia and bulimia. This paper will explore the development of eating disorders in adolescent girls. It will show that these disorders are closely connected to the biological and psychosocial changes that occur during the adolescent period.
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Celebrities and Eating Disorders, 2006.
This paper examines the correlation between eating disorders and celebrities.
1,299 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores the various reasons many celebrities and athletes develop eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. The writer of this paper contends that although the causes for anorexia and bulimia are the same for celebrities as everyone else, celebrities are more prone to eating disorders due to intense pressure from the media to aspire to "perfection." The public's attitude towards female celebrities is defined by the media, which puts enormous pressure on celebrities to achieve and maintain an unattainable look. This paper examines the eating disorders of several celebrities including Paula Abdul, Karen Carpenter and Calista Flockhart. This paper also contains a brief yet concise overview of anorexia and bulimia, which includes the symptoms, causes and treatments for these disorders.
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"Denial is a large part of any neurosis. By emphasizing Ally McBeal's attitude towards an obvious weight problem, the network belittles the problem, and in effect says it is cool to extremely skinny all this talk of Anorexia and Bulimia is silly. One of the problems for Paula Abdul was peer pressure and poor role models. Abdul fit the mold for eating disorders. She was a portly young girl who loved ballet and wished to look like her peers. The exact cause of anorexia varies in different patients. There are many factors to take into consideration. "A number of factors, including cultural and family pressures, chemical imbalances, and emotional and personality disorders collaborate to produce both anorexia and bulimia, although each disorder is determined by different combinations of these influences. "
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Relapsed Eating Disorders, 2004.
An in-depth look at the problem of relapse in eating disorders and what can be done to prevent this.
9,014 words (approx. 36.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 187.95
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In order to understand the process of relapse prevention in eating disorders, this paper first looks at the phenomena of eating disorders and the associated behaviors. It then looks at the phenomena of relapse in order to be able to then look at the various ways of tackling these behaviors to induce relapse prevention in the patients. The eating disorders discussed are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binging.
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"This is a complex disorder, which manifests itself in many characteristic ways. One of the main characteristics is that the person refuses to maintain normal body weight for age and height (www.anred.com). The person also typically weighs 85% or less than what is expected for age and height (www.anred.com). In women suffering from anorexia nervosa, menstrual periods can stop (www.anred.com). In men suffering from anorexia nervosa, levels of sex hormones can fall (www.anred.com). In addition, young girls do not begin to menstruate at the appropriate age (www.anred.com)."
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Eating Disorders in Men, 2003.
An overview of several studies on eating disorders, focusing on how much it has now become common in men.
1,491 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the definition of eating disorders and describes some of the different types such as anorexia and bulimia. In particular, it examines how eating disorders are becoming more common in men much for the same reason they occur in women. It examines how under diagnosis of eating disorders in men is not limited to the put down public, but unfortunately also takes in physicians and other healthcare suppliers. It discusses how for men, symptoms include levels of testosterone decrease along with sexual libido, which often go unreported or unnoticed. It looks at how men have been ignored for the reason that clinicians have not thought of them as having these kinds of problems and how men have been too humiliated to seek treatment.
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"Some use a combination of all these kinds of eradication. Many individuals with bulimia ?binge and remove? in secret and sustain normal or above normal body weight, they can over and over again competently conceal their complicatedness from others for years. As with anorexia, bulimia typically begins during pubescent years. There are some disorders that first and foremost take place in males, for instance "body dysmorphia", which is a condition that is often referred to as "overturn anorexia" and takes place when an individual believes he cannot grow or become muscular enough. Like an emaciated anorexic that looks in the mirror and sees overweight, many excessively brawny bodybuilders notice parts of their body as being too skinny."
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