Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: Ian Nicholson

Document Summary

Lauren excelled in middle school before being accepted into a prestigious high school. Embarrassed, lauren was determined to get rid of her protruding stomach. She developed a strict regimen of running and healthy diet with all need nutrients but only 400 calories a day. She started wearing layers of clothing, checking her weight multiple times daily and skipping meals. Lauren was severely underweight and instead of starting school went to a inpatient eating disorder unit. She received the support to deal with her anxiety she felt about needing to succeed in high pressure situations and she was able to regain a healthy weight. For most people eating and food are rich aspects of human existence: ethnic legacies are marked by certain dishes native to our ancestors. Family legacies are marked by traditional dishes passed down for generations. For people who are vulnerable to eating disorders, harmless events can be frightening.