7. Eating disorders overview

Review of last lesson: Evolutionary explanations for food preferences: : 

Review of last lesson: Evolutionary explanations for food preferences: The EEA Comparisons with monkeys & what they prefer (according to Stanford) Early diets & our preferences now Preferences for meat in EEA & now Webster & Bernstein’s cancer patients

Lesson Objectives: : 

Lesson Objectives: Outline the characteristics of eating disorders Watch & discuss case studies into eating disorders Explain & discuss Bulimia Nervosa in men Explain how Bulimia Nervosa is clinically diagnosed Describe assessment 7: Psychology and biological explanations for Bulimia Nervosa-Applications to real life

Eating disorders: An overview : 

Eating disorders: An overview Why do people develop eating disorders? Desperately Hungry Housewives

Men and eating disorders : 

Men and eating disorders Read the article on why men develop eating disorders Now apply this to Simon’s case study Prepare to discuss

Clinical Characteristics of Bulimia : 

Clinical Characteristics of Bulimia Binge Purge Frequency Body image Different from anorexia Recurrent episodes of binge eating in short period of time with no sense of control over binge Within normal weight compared to Anorexics but also with strong fear of getting fat, have strong desire to lose weight and intense dissatisfaction with body.Feel relieved when binge but also feel guilty.

Assessment 7-Bulimia Nervosa : 

Assessment 7-Bulimia Nervosa Assessment 7