Eating Disorder

Marwa Abdullah, Aisha Bassam, Noura

Mohammed, Maitha Ali
What is eating disorder?
Eating disorders are serious conditions
related to persistent eating behaviors
that negatively impact your health, your
emotions and your ability to function in
important areas of life.
Can eating disorder be inherited and
passed down from parent?
Yes , eating disorders run in families because of
shared genetic factors.
Can someone's lifestyle have an
effect on eating disorder?
Without an adequate intake of food, and
often in the face of excessive daily
exercise, patients can suffer physical health
repercussion from eating disorders rather
quickly. The physical symptoms may initially
manifest as stomach cramps, dizziness,
fainting spells, dry skin, brittle nails, and
muscle weakness.
How do we help and treat
people with eating disorder ?
1. Include them in social activities.
2. Keep meal times as stress-free as
possible.
3. Find safe ways to talk about it.
4. Help them find good information and
avoid bad sources.
5. Share stories from other people.
6. Encourage them to seek professional
help.
thank you
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