Eating Disorders And Its Effects On The World - 1531 Words

Eating disorders By: Carli Brown Advance Placement Psychology Mr. Cuetara 6-4-15 Abstract: Eating disorders are very common throughout the world and millions suffer in the United States, especially in females. Scientists are continuing to study various eating disorders and trying to find the right treatments. Different places all over the country are working hard to study causes and effects of eating disorders using highly advanced technologies. Studying the brain can give us information that can possibly help the prevention of eating disorders tremendously, and hopefully stop them for good one day. Eating disorders make a great impact on the lives of many in the world, especially women who are†¦show more content†¦Not only friends and family, but 11% of high school students have shown to be diagnosed with an eating disorder (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders). Based on my research, there aren’t enough treatments and also there should be more ways to detect if someone may have an eating disorder. Preventing eating disorders is also very important. Giving children good eating habits at a young age can help prevent future diagnoses of an eating disorder. There are several research methods that are used to study eating disorders. Scientist have used correlation research to try to determine if DNA could be associated with developing an eating disorders. One of them includes the self- report standardized Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). This test is designed as a screening tool to see if students in high school, coll ege, or athletes may be at risk for an eating disorder (David M. Garner, 1998), as is does not diagnose a disorder. The EAT-26 is highly valid and reliable and can determine if professional help is needed (David M. Garner, 1982). Another method used to study eating disorders is the fMRI studies. The University of California San Diego Eating Disorder Research and Treatment Program came up with a new way to compare the brains of people who have recovered from an eating disorder, to people who have never had one at all. In this type of research they use an fMRI to take