Eating Disorders

Distorting Reality• Kate Winslet GQ United Kingdom

Britney Spears- Candie’s Ad

Overzealous Airbrushing?UK Edition of Vogue

Ralph Lauren Controversy

Dove Campaign for Real Beauty• The Evolution Video• Watch for the changes made after the picture is taken.

Tyra Banks Photoshop

• Change your body in 20 minutes? Go on a digital diet…

• Liquify tool!

• Build muscles without pumping iron?

• Photoshop!

Body Types

Ectomorphtallthinlightly muscled

Mesomorphmuscularbroad shouldergains/loses weight easily

Endomorphround shapesoft bodyhas trouble losing weight

Genetically predeterminedPuberty=out of proportion growth

What Can We Do to Help Prevent?• Personal attitudes, mindsets, perceptions• Peer interactions- compliments and

comments• How to help a friend

Personal Attitudes & Perceptions• Don’t have to be dangerously thin to be attractive. You can be your

worst critic.• Pictures in magazines are altered- don’t represent reality• Accept body type- work with it, instead of fighting it• Appreciate body for capabilities• Body need to last a lifetime!• Surround yourself with people who like you for your personality,

not physical appearance.• Find self-worth in areas like academic, athletic, personality,

friendship, hobbies• Focus on how body feels, not how it looks.• Exercise to be fit and feel good, not to obsession.• Seek help if feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety- sign of

strength

Peer Interactions• Stand up against rude comments that degrade others• Compliments focused on talents, abilities, personality

characteristics, sense of style…• If concerned about weight, say “You don’t look like

yourself. Are you okay?” (Focus on emotions)• Keep negative thoughts to yourself

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID• Comments regarding weight, clothes size, body type• Comments like: “Don’t eat that ice cream, you’re getting

fat.” “You can’t borrow my clothes- you’ll stretch them out.” “I can’t believe she stuffed her fat butt in those jeans.” “You don’t need that extra piece of pizza.”

How to Help a Friend• Tell them you like them for who they are.• Listen actively.• Tell them you’re concerned about what you’ve seen and

heard. Be specific & nonjudgmental.• Do NOT monitor food intake. May cause further isolation

and control.• Tell trusted adult if concerned about safety.• Ultimately person has to realize they need & want help

before treatment will be successful.• Be patient with friend and try not to let her completely

isolate herself.• Provide information about treatment resources and offer

to go with them and wait during therapy.

Males with Anorexiaon the Rise

• News clip

Demi Lovato Interview 2012

• News clip• MTV “Stay Strong”