Title: Examine the impact of eating disorders on wellness.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-36) > Section: Understanding Wellness

Examination should include

- identifying common eating disorders and their symptoms (e.g., anorexia nervosa, binge eating, bulimia, fasting, food addictions)
- identifying factors that affect the development of eating disorders
- describing the risks of various eating disorders (e.g., malnutrition, hair loss, dental problems, heart disease, skin disorders, loss of menstrual period, death)
- locating sources of help for those who have eating disorders (e.g., family members, school nurse, guidance counselors, teachers, local health department, local dietitians, athletic staff).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why should we be concerned about eating disorders?
- What are the consequences of eating disorders for the victims? For the families? For society?
- In what ways can we provide help for people with eating disorders?

Communication

- Why would someone be likely to develop an eating disorder?
- What eating patterns signal eating disorders?
- What societal influences can make it difficult to adopt normal eating patterns?

Leadership

- What personality traits are common in individuals with eating disorders?
- Does this mean that everyone with these traits is likely to develop an eating disorder? Why, or why not?
- What is the effect of anorexia nervosa on the victim’s body image?
- What family behaviors may contribute to the development of an eating disorder by one family member?

Management

- What resources can help us recognize the symptoms of an eating disorder?
- What can we do if we suspect that a family member or friend has an eating disorder?
- What resources are available to treat eating disorders?