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Eating Disorders Comparison Chart Physical Symptoms Psychological Symptoms Health Consequences Social Relationships Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Eating Disorder NOS Weight loss, amenorrhea, May gain weight, sore Weight gain, Weight loss or weight cold hands and feet, slow throat, nausea, gastrointestinal gain, gastrointestinal heart rate, low blood stomach cramps, symptoms, joint pain symptoms, fatigue, other pressure, gastrointestinal fainting spells, symptoms will depend on symptoms, wasted gastrointestinal specific behaviors. muscles, dry, brittle hair symptoms, esophageal and skin, lanugo (downy bleeds, swollen hair on body) glands, dehydration, Denial that there is a problem, intense fear of becoming fat or loosing control, depressed mood, may appear unemotional or have flat affect, may exhibit obsessive compulsive behaviors; may have history of abuse Loss of bone mass (osteoporosis), dehydration (can result in kidney failure), risk of heart failure, infertility Social withdrawal, not connected with people, excuses to not eat with others, decreased interest in sex discoloration of teeth Guilt, anxiety after binges, may exhibit signs of lack of control, self destructive behavior – sexual promiscuity, stealing, etc; may have history of sexual, physical, or verbal abuse Electrolyte imbalance can lead to heart failure, dehydration, tooth decay, gastric rupture Withdrawn at times, but able to form close relationships Feelings of shame or selfhatred, individual may struggle with anxiety, depression and loneliness High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, joint problems May be withdrawn at times, but able to form close relationships, interpersonal sensitivity Focus on food, body, and exercise Depending on behavior, can be a combination of other eating disorder health consequences Varies – disordered eating may effect social relationships; person may become withdrawn © 2005 Duke University Student Health Center
Eating Disorders Comparison Chart Gender Incidence LGBT Population Racial Minority Populations Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder EDNOS 9095% of people 80% of people 60% diagnosed are diagnosed are female; diagnosed are female, female, 40% are male 105% are male; 20% are male; male; 5075% diagnosed are female, 5025% are Increased risk of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa among homosexual males, compared to heterosexual males 1 . Studies show that there is no significant difference in body dissatisfaction between lesbian and heterosexual females (it was once thought that lesbians were protected), but gay men have more body dissatisfaction than heterosexual men 2,3 . Studies show that 1042% of men suffering from eating disorders are homosexual, compared to approximately 6% of males are homosexual in general population 4 . There are no exact statistics on the incidence of eating disorders among racial minorities, because historically studies have focused on white, females. However, recent studies indicate that African American women are more likely to engage in diuretic/laxative use and fasting to control weight than Caucasian women 5 . African American girls consistently score higher than white girls on Eating Disorder Inventory Scales measuring features associated with eating disorder except body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness. Studies show that African American women may be twice as likely to suffer from BED than Caucasian women 6 . Studies show that eating disorder incidence is increasing among all minority populations in the US and risk increases as a person assimilates to the dominate culture. Sources: 1. Carlat, D., Camargo, C. Herzog, D. (1997). Eating Disorders in Males: A Reports on 135 Patients. American Journal of Psychiatry 154, (8), 1127 1132. 2. Myers, A. Taub, J. Morris, J. Rothblum, E. (1999). Beauty Mandates and the Appearance of Obsession: Are Lesbian and Bisexual Women Better Off? Journal of Lesbian Studies, 3, (4), 1526. 3. Yelland, C. Tiggermann, M. (2003) “Muscularity and the gay ideal: body dissatisfaction and disordered eating in homosexual men.” Eating Behaviors, 4, 107116. 4. Russell, C. Keel P. (2002) Homosexuality as a Specific Risk Factor For Eating Disorders in Men. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 31, 300306. 5. StriegalMoore, R., Wilfley, D., Pike K., Dohm, F., Fairburn, C. (2000) Recurrent Binge Eating in Black American Women. Archives of Family Medicine, 9, 8387. 6. StriegalMoore, R. Schreiber, G. Lo, A. Crawford, P. Obarzanek, E. Rodin, J. Eating Disorder Symptoms in a Coholt of 1116 Year Old Black and White Girls: The NHLBI Growth and Health Study. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 27, (1), 4966. © 2005 Duke University Student Health Center
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