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RISKS OF NOT EATING!
Not eating can lead to eating disorders!
One type of eating disorder is;not eating enough, starving yourself or limiting calories to an absurdly low level!!!
You might think that your efforts to control your eating are a healthy way to achieve the body you want, but if your eating habits consume your thoughts and dictate your social activities, things may have gotten out of control. What may have started as a plan to lose a few pounds might have turned into unhealthy and destructive eating patterns.
What are the risk factors for eating disorders?
You might have developed unhealthy eating habits in your efforts to control or alleviate emotional difficulties. If you feel out of control because of internal conflict or circumstances beyond your control, you might have unconsciously turned to food or away from food to ease your pain or exert some control over your life.
RISKS FROM NOT EATING
Psychological Factors:
Low self-esteem
Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life
Depression, anxiety, anger, or loneliness
Painful emotions or stress
Interpersonal Factors:
Troubled family and personal relationships
Difficulty expressing emotions and feelings
What are the physical and social effects of eating disorders?
If you have an eating disorder, you might not be aware of how much damage you are doing to your body and self-esteem. Although different eating disorders have different physical and emotional effects, all impair the body’s normal functioning, cause long term health concerns and significantly impact social and emotional well-being.
Social and emotional effects
social isolation
shame and guilt
depression
low self-esteem
single-minded focus on appearance and weight
lack of interest or involvement in other activities
disinterest in school or work
Physical effects
loss of menstrual periods
dry, brittle bones due to significant bone density loss (osteoporosis)
dry, brittle nails and hair; or hair loss
lowered resistance to illness
digestive problems such as bloating or constipation
muscle loss and weakness
severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure
fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness
long term health problems including heart trouble, low blood pressure, low heart rate, low body temperature, poor circulation, anemia and stunted growth
dehydration (can lead to irregular heartbeats, heart problems, and even death)
tooth and gum problems
bowel irregularity and constipation
vitamin and mineral deficiencies
chronic kidney problems or failure
DO NOT, NOT EAT!!!
One type of eating disorder is;not eating enough, starving yourself or limiting calories to an absurdly low level!!!
You might think that your efforts to control your eating are a healthy way to achieve the body you want, but if your eating habits consume your thoughts and dictate your social activities, things may have gotten out of control. What may have started as a plan to lose a few pounds might have turned into unhealthy and destructive eating patterns.
What are the risk factors for eating disorders?
You might have developed unhealthy eating habits in your efforts to control or alleviate emotional difficulties. If you feel out of control because of internal conflict or circumstances beyond your control, you might have unconsciously turned to food or away from food to ease your pain or exert some control over your life.
RISKS FROM NOT EATING
Psychological Factors:
Low self-esteem
Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life
Depression, anxiety, anger, or loneliness
Painful emotions or stress
Interpersonal Factors:
Troubled family and personal relationships
Difficulty expressing emotions and feelings
What are the physical and social effects of eating disorders?
If you have an eating disorder, you might not be aware of how much damage you are doing to your body and self-esteem. Although different eating disorders have different physical and emotional effects, all impair the body’s normal functioning, cause long term health concerns and significantly impact social and emotional well-being.
Social and emotional effects
social isolation
shame and guilt
depression
low self-esteem
single-minded focus on appearance and weight
lack of interest or involvement in other activities
disinterest in school or work
Physical effects
loss of menstrual periods
dry, brittle bones due to significant bone density loss (osteoporosis)
dry, brittle nails and hair; or hair loss
lowered resistance to illness
digestive problems such as bloating or constipation
muscle loss and weakness
severe dehydration, which can result in kidney failure
fainting, fatigue, and overall weakness
long term health problems including heart trouble, low blood pressure, low heart rate, low body temperature, poor circulation, anemia and stunted growth
dehydration (can lead to irregular heartbeats, heart problems, and even death)
tooth and gum problems
bowel irregularity and constipation
vitamin and mineral deficiencies
chronic kidney problems or failure
DO NOT, NOT EAT!!!
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