Question

Nova - Dying to be Thin (PBS Documentary)

Eating Disorder Online Review: Section 1 - Abnormally Thin: Ballet Dancers are generally what percentage below their weight for height? What are some consequences of anorexia or starvation? Section 2 – Cultural Pressures: Kate Dillon weighed how much less than she does today when she was a model? How much more weight did her boss want her to lose? Section 3 – Search for Answers What are thought to be some causes of anorexia? How many people develop either anorexia or bulimia? Section 4 – Treatment Explain different methods of treatment and the rationale behind each one. Section 5 – The Ballet World What were some reasons Eleena loved her “anorexic year?” What happened to Erika Goodman? What is a consequence of not having a menstrual cycle? Section 6 – Running on Empty Did Jennifer Schmidt restrict her food intake along with excessive exercise? What disorder is thought to develop in those who do excessive exercise? What type of medication is thought to help with those who are exercise dependent? Section 7 – Bulimia Nervosa What medication does Ann take for her moods? How many calories did the people consume when food was set out on the table for them to each as much as they wanted? Section 8 – Road to Recovery What does Kate Dillon do now for a living? The best insurance for continued improvement once discharged from an inpatient hospital is what?

Answer 1

Ans for Section 1

The Ballet dancers are found to be thin and anorexic due to their extreme less weight and generally they have certain percentage of weight below their height. The ideal weight to height plays an important role in ballet and hence it is recommended that most of ballerinas are around 5 foot 3 inches tall and with this height the ideal weight must be around 85 to 130 lbs. In order to have that kind of body, many ballerinas undergo starvation and become anorexic which has its own consequences. The whole of the body is impacted and affected by starvation which starts to affect the organs and also takes a toll on the overall metabolism. It affects the cardiovascular system where consumption of less calories mean the body tends to break down its own tissues and use it as fuel. It also drops the pulse and blood pressure. it leads to slow digestion, impaired digestion and constipation. The starvation can lead to severe case of weakness and fatigue due to lack of nutrition.

Answer to Section 2 – Kate Dillon started as thin and anorexic model and she lost 30 pounds and gained 4 inches in order to look good. This did not make her thin but anorexic and she weighed around 50 pounds less than what she currently weighs and today she stands as plus size model.

Ans for section 3

Some of the causes of anorexia are as follows:-

1. It is the cultural pressure and the pressure of acceptance by an industry that leads to taking extreme step, adapt to starvation and hence become anorexic.
2. It is pre-conceived notion that thin means beautiful especially in fashion industry which leads one to take such decision and starve themselves.
3. Even the pressure by the people in the industry as well as to shut people from making fun, one become anorexic and suffers from eating disorder.

It cannot be estimated how many people suffer from anorexic or bulimia but at a certain point in life, most of the people suffer from such condition.

Ans to sec 4

When one suffers from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, it needs to be treated so that one can overcome it and lead a healthy life. It is important to provide therapy in such cases. Mostly it is done through better awareness and nutritional information which is important in recovery. It is more like a psychiatric condition and hence proper counseling is required for the treatment. It imbalances the hydration and electrolyte balance also and hence on might even be admitted. It is mostly done under the guidance of psychologists, dietician and also involves psychotherapy.