Risk Factors of Developing Eating Disorder

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Abstract1

Introduction1

Research Statement2

Discussion2

Gender2

Age2

History of Family3

Emotional Disorders3

Dieting3

Transitions3

Sports, Work and Artistic Activities4

Psychological Factors4

Biological Factors4

External Factors5

Social Factors5

Developmental Theories to Discuss Adolescent's Self-Identity That Get Affected by Having an Eating Disorder6

Interventions That Could Be Used To Reduce the Risk Of Developing An Eating Disorder With An Adolescent Who Is Still Experimenting With Food Reduction6

Risk Factors of Developing Eating Disorder

Abstract

The topic that is selected for this assignment is “risk factors of developing the eating disorder.” The paper begins with an introductory part. This introduction parts slowly and gradually introduces the topic. After the introduction of the topic the research statement is stated. The research statement is to know what risk factors those are common among those who develop eating disorders. After that there is a section of discussion. This section discusses all the various risk factors that can make an individual prone to suffer from eating disorder. The risk factors that are discussed in this part are different and many. This section covers risk factors from variegated perspective that is from social, biological and psychological perspectives. The paper ends with a brief conclusion.

Introduction

Life is beautiful! In this life, it is the privilege right of each and every individual to enjoy pleasures and blessings of life. To do this it is imperative that one should be in the sound state of health and fitness. There are people who possess the risk to suffer from various diseases. Knowing these risk factors is important as it aids in dealing with the disorder or disease. The aim and objective of this paper is also to talk about the risk factors of a specific disorder. The disorder that is discussed in this paper is eating disorder. Eating disorder can be described as a group of condition related to eating habit. There can be different conditions and on this basis there are different types of eating disorders. The main types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder (McKnight, 2003).

Research Statement

What risk factors are common amongst those who develop disorders?

Discussion

In the United States of America almost 7 million females and 1 million males suffer from eating disorder. Risk factors are also known as the causes of the eating disorder (Garner & Garfinkel, 2002). In the following part a list of various risk factors are mentioned. There can be scores of events and situations that can lead an individual to develop eating disorder. These risk factors are discussed below:

Gender

The first and the most important risk factor that is considered as one of the serious risk factors to make an individual suffer from eating disorder is gender. It is considered that females especially girls who are in teen age and young women are more likely to suffer from eating disorder. As compared to females young men and teen age boys are less likely to develop eating disorder. According to the research almost 90 to 95% of patients who suffer from anorexia nervosa whereas 80% of those who suffer from bulimia ...