Topic: Eating Disorders General Purpose : To inform Specific Purpose : At the end of my speech my audience will be able to identify eating disorders, what their effects are, and how to get someone who suffers from one help. Introduction: It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder; only one in ten people with eating disorders get help. Nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder. What does this mean? Half of the people in this room know someone that has an eating disorder and may not even realize it. Today I want to tell you what eating disorders are, their effects, how you can treat them, and how to recognize if someone you know has an eating disorder. Body : I. 3 Types …show more content…
Anorexia is a pathological fear of weight gain leading to faulty eating patterns, malnutrition, and usually excessive weight loss and a refusal to maintain a healthy weight B. Bulimia is repeated binge eating followed by behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain C. Over eating is the action of repeatedly eating past the appropriate amount of food or eating past the point of fullness II. Ways eating disorders effect people (healthandwellness.edu) A. Weight loss, fatigue, dizziness/fainting, brittle hair and nails, menstrual irregularly B. Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, heart and other organ problems, tooth damage C. Death III. Ways to treat eating disorders A. Therapy to talk about why they began struggling with an eating disorder 1. Eating disorders are normally present from past issues 2. It is a way of maintaining control in their lives B. Programs to keep an eye on patients C. Medication that increases or suppresses hunger D. Candace Cameron Bure (DJ Tanner from Full House) 1. Candace said "It wasn't about me trying to lose weight. It was all about emotions." 2. That transition from actress to wife to Montreal transplant, took an emotional toll on Cameron