NEARLY 25% OF THOSE WHO DIET WILL DEVELOP PARTIAL OR FULL SYNDROME EATING DISORDERS.
Critical reflections questions
Question: What is the best way to save someone from anorexia? Why?
Answer: People with anorexia do not often seek help, probably because they are afraid. Many hide their condition for a long time, sometimes years. They usually find it difficult to admit they have a problem, or even talk about their symptoms. They will probably disagree they need to gain weight, and may not even realise anything is wrong.
If someone has anorexia, the most important step towards diagnosis and treatment is for them to:
However, to take this first step they may need lots of support and encouragement. If someone close to you is showing signs of anorexia, you should offer help and support.
You could try talking to the person about how they feel and encourage them to think about getting help. But try not to put pressure on them or be critical of them, as this could make things worse.
Many teenagers who have anorexia are afraid of getting help. Some teenagers that have confided to their parents have confessed that their parents have treated them differently afterwards. If you want to help someone with anorexia, continue to encourage them. There is nothing wrong with their body. It is society that thinks it is too fat.
Question: How does the picture link to anorexia?
Answer: The picture shows a measuring tape tied together in the form of a noose. This can be interpreted to mean that if someone starts to obsessively diet while watching their weight, it will slowly kill them, as if they are wearing a noose. It also has the double meaning of "the tighter the measuring tape becomes, the deadlier it will be," implying that it is also unhealthy to be too thin.
The measuring tape represents how people on diets or with anorexia constantly compare their weight or size with their peers or celebrities. The picture is trying to show that by doing this they are only belittling themselves and will not get anywhere.
Lastly, this picture urges people with eating disorders to seek help, as it gives the location of a counselling room. It implies that talking to someone about the disorder will help them to overcome it more quickly.
Question: How do the visual cues in the picture link to anorexia?
Firstly, the bright yellow of the measuring tape and the plain grey of the background draw our attention to the measuring tape. This makes it the focus of the picture, and helps to establish the topic. The shadow of the measuring tape against the background makes it even clearer that it is in this case, synonymous with a noose, or death.
Next, our eyes are drawn to the text. Because of the black text and the grey background, the overall picture is solemn. However, the colour of the measuring tape still manages to catch one's attention from afar.
Answer: People with anorexia do not often seek help, probably because they are afraid. Many hide their condition for a long time, sometimes years. They usually find it difficult to admit they have a problem, or even talk about their symptoms. They will probably disagree they need to gain weight, and may not even realise anything is wrong.
If someone has anorexia, the most important step towards diagnosis and treatment is for them to:
- recognise they need help
- want to get better
However, to take this first step they may need lots of support and encouragement. If someone close to you is showing signs of anorexia, you should offer help and support.
You could try talking to the person about how they feel and encourage them to think about getting help. But try not to put pressure on them or be critical of them, as this could make things worse.
Many teenagers who have anorexia are afraid of getting help. Some teenagers that have confided to their parents have confessed that their parents have treated them differently afterwards. If you want to help someone with anorexia, continue to encourage them. There is nothing wrong with their body. It is society that thinks it is too fat.
Question: How does the picture link to anorexia?
Answer: The picture shows a measuring tape tied together in the form of a noose. This can be interpreted to mean that if someone starts to obsessively diet while watching their weight, it will slowly kill them, as if they are wearing a noose. It also has the double meaning of "the tighter the measuring tape becomes, the deadlier it will be," implying that it is also unhealthy to be too thin.
The measuring tape represents how people on diets or with anorexia constantly compare their weight or size with their peers or celebrities. The picture is trying to show that by doing this they are only belittling themselves and will not get anywhere.
Lastly, this picture urges people with eating disorders to seek help, as it gives the location of a counselling room. It implies that talking to someone about the disorder will help them to overcome it more quickly.
Question: How do the visual cues in the picture link to anorexia?
Firstly, the bright yellow of the measuring tape and the plain grey of the background draw our attention to the measuring tape. This makes it the focus of the picture, and helps to establish the topic. The shadow of the measuring tape against the background makes it even clearer that it is in this case, synonymous with a noose, or death.
Next, our eyes are drawn to the text. Because of the black text and the grey background, the overall picture is solemn. However, the colour of the measuring tape still manages to catch one's attention from afar.
There is also a visual irony in the picture. Yellow is usually used to represent a cheerful atmosphere. It can be said that when many teenage girls diet and they start to become anorexic, they think that they will be happier as they grow thinner. However, problems rarely disappear with weight, and often these teenagers are driven to teenagers and suicie
