Question 1

what causes a teenage eating disorder?

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Binging: Biopsychosocial factors; predisposition, self esteem, and social pressures.

Question 2

teenage eating disorder.  does it vary by ethnicity?

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Not major factor: Eating disorders occur largely in women (90%) in industrialized societies with lots of food and an idealized female form that emphasizes thinness.  It is especially common in teens, with new onset spiking first around puberty and again in late teens.   Not surprisingly, risk increases with those who are dissatisfied with their body image and are highly perfectionistic.

Question 3

what causes teenage eating disorder in girls?

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Family disease: Adolescents model their behavior, either in identification or rebellion against their families.  Disordered eating may occur in families with eating disorders or other addictions.

Question 4

what are danger signs of teenage eating disorders?

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Several signs: Evidence of binging, restricting or purging: including but not limited to rapid weight gain or loss, eating large quantities of food, eating small quantities of food, non-prescribed use of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise, obsession with food or weight.

Question 5

how common are eating disorders in children?

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Eating disorders : Quite common but under-reported. More so in kids with history of family discord or abuse history.

Question 6

how common are eating disorders in the teen?

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Not real high: The national institute of mental health estimates eating disorders in adolescents to be about 1.7% (1 in 60), counting anoerxia, bulimia, and other disorders centered on poor eating.  If one counts obesity as an eating disorder, then the number in the us skyrocket, because that has risen to nearly 20% by age 18 now.

Question 7

what are signs of an eating disorder in a teen?

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Weight, Body Image: Teens with eating disorders will often be overaly preoccupied with issues related to wieght and body image. They may be secretive about the way they deal with food. There may be self-induced vomiting, excessive laxative use, or unhealthy approaches to food. If a teen is losing weight to the point of being unhealthy, an eating disorder should be suspected if possibilities have been ruled out.

Question 8

how do you know if a teen has an eating disorder?

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Anorexia: Look for signs like preoccupation with weight, dieting and exercise; ritual behavior like frequent hand washing; complaint of  headaches, constipation, amenorrhea (no period); if the teen outright views themselves as fat when they obviously are not. Frequently they will try to hide their body by wearing baggy clothes or will lie about when they last ate.

Question 9

how can a teen girl safely lose weight without getting an eating disorder?

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Fam health movement : Make it a family health movement, so your teen is not alone. Your physician can recommend a nutritionist who can educate you and your teen on a balanced diet. Start some family group exercise like walks, dance parties, etc. If you believe your teen is showing signs of an ed, consult with a mental health professional. Neda is a great ed resource.

Question 10

how do eating disorders change after the teen years?

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Not much, really: While all eating disorders peak during teenage years, especially for young women, spontaneous remission is not common as sufferers age. Disorders may take on new characteristics, such as conversion of anorexia to bulimia, but the core disturbance of the disorder - a profound disturbance is the sense of self - remains. Early treatment can be life savings as mortality rates approach 10%.

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