The document outlines an independent inquiry for students to research one of three common eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating. Students will research their assigned eating disorder by answering a series of questions, using library and online resources to inform a presentation on the topic. The goal is to help students learn about and understand eating disorders and their effects on individuals and society.
2. The three most
commons types of
eating disorders are
Anorexia
Bulimia
Compulsive overeating
(Also called binge
eating disorder)
Each group will be
researching one of
these.
3. To learn about the You will create a
eating disorder and leaflet, mini
gain an understanding documentary, story
of how eating disorders board or other
affect individuals, our presentation.
community and society. You must hand in notes
To inform the rest of the showing your research
class about the eating and sources of
disorder information
Benefecits will be
awarded for the best
presentation ie most
informative and
creative
4. What are the main symptoms?
What kind of behaviour will a person suffering from
this show?
What are the likely effects on the body?
How can it be treated?
How many people in the UK are affected? What age
and sex are they?
How could you help and support a friend going
through this?
If using images please be sensitive and do not
use photos of extreme thinness or fatness.
5. Use the library catalogue:
Click on visual search and
look for L5 PSHCE>
eating disorders
Go to
http://bit.ly/10g1i7f for a
collection of
recommended websites
Make notes thinking
about the questions
Using your notes, prepare
your presentation
Make sure you write
down where you got the
information from