Reflection Paper On Anorexia

Both the videos in module 9 spoke upon the same message, eating disorders–the signals, the reason, the types and the solutions. The first video, “Introduction to Eating Disorders” spoke mostly about the various types of eating disorders and their associated behaviors. The video also shares how to identify types of eating disorders, which I thought was enlightening. The second video “Eating Disorders and the Athlete” expressed a similar overall message about eating disorders but, then switched focus to the female athlete triad syndrome.
Having previous knowledge of the types of eating disorders, I was not surprised to learn about the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive overeating. On the other hand, there was a couple new information. I was partially correct in knowing

It is basically a combination of three syndromes, depriving energy needs, a loss of menstrual cycle and the weakening of bones (Osteoporosis). It is most commonly found in endurance athletes and in sports focused on body image or weight classes e.g. dance or wrestling. As Elizabeth Park 's presentation continued, I was enlightened to learn ways to recognize eating disorders. Unlike with anorexia and compulsive eating, when looking at bulimics it is quite hard to look at a person and recognize their disorder. A dentist is more likely to identify a bulimic person, because of the tooth decay. I knew bulimics vomited after eating but, I never associated teeth as an indicator. Other indicators of eating disorders are listening to the person talk and how they say things. A person with an eating disorder will often talk negatively about their body. Those with eating disorders may also have an “eating disorder voice”. This is a little tiny voice in their head which presents negative messages, such as “I’m not thin enough”, “I can’t do this”, and “that person is prettier than me”. This resonated with me, I don’t know about other females, but I have these