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Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders can be difficult to detect. The media glamorization of so-called ideal bodies, coupled with the view that dieting is a normal activity, can obscure a person’s eating problems. It can be difficult for a person with an eating disorder to admit they have a problem. Knowing how to support someone with an eating disorder is also a challenge. It is important to know that treatment is available; it can be a long process, but an eating disorder can be overcome. If you think that you, or someone you know, has an eating disorder, it is important to learn the facts. Gaining an understanding of these conditions is the first step in the journey to wellness.

Eating Disorders | Rory Hornstein | Registered Dietitian | Calgary and Surrounding Areas

Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-eating

Three chronic eating disorders have been identified: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating.

1. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by severe weight loss due to extreme food reduction. Symptoms include:
refusal to keep body weight at or above the normal weight for one’s body type
dieting to extremes, usually coupled with excessive exercise
feeling overweight despite dramatic weight loss
loss of menstrual periods
extreme preoccupation with body weight and shape

2. Bulimia nervosa results in frequent fluctuations in weight, due to periods of uncontrollable binge eating, followed by purging. As well as a preoccupation with body image, symptoms include:
repeated episodes of binging and purging, usually by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diet pills and/or diuretics – methods which are both ineffective and harmful
eating beyond the point of fullness

3. Binge-eating disorder, or compulsive eating, is often triggered by chronic dieting and involves periods of overeating, often in secret and often carried out as a means of deriving comfort. Symptoms include:
periods of uncontrolled, impulsive or continuous eating
sporadic fasts or repetitive diets

Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders can be difficult to detect. Someone suffering from bulimia can have a normal weight, but the activities they are engaging in can be deadly. While the following list is not exhausting, it gives examples of some warning signs of an eating disorder: low self-esteem, social withdrawal, claims of feeling fat when weight is normal, low preoccupation with food, excessively counting calories, a high interest in what people think, denial that there is a problem, wanting to be perfect, intolerance of others, and an inability to concentrate

Nutrition Counselling is helpful for those who:

Would like to overcome eating disorders and disordered eating practices, so they can find peace with food
Exercise rigorously, compulsively, and/or excessively
Obsess about food and have undesired eating binges that seem out of control

Nutrition Services include:

Helping transform eating disorders and food obsessions into peaceful fueling
Addressing stress as it affects health, eating and weight

Rory is a referring dietitian at the Calgary Eating Disorder Program.

Rory looks forward to helping you achieve your health and nutritional goals.
Contact her via phone at (403) 819-6919, or via email at rory@roryrd.com to learn how she can support you with Eating Disorders.

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Rory, RD - Lifemark Physiotherapy
Springborough Professional Centre
#221 - 30 Springborough Blvd. SW
Calgary, AB T3H 0N9

(403) 819-6919

rory@roryrd.com

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Disclaimer: Rory Hornstein is a Registered Dietitian from the city of Calgary, Alberta. As a Registered Dietitian, she performs services, specializing in nutrition for sports, exercise, weight management, eating disorders, food intolerances/allergies, immune system enhancement and digestive disorders as part of her dietitian license with the College of Alberta Dietitians. As an Alberta Registered Dietician, Rory Hornstein provides services and advice for all ages within the family.