DETERMINATION OF EATING DISORDERS OF SELECTED UPLB FEMALE DORMERS

INTRODUCTION

Background and Rationale

A lot of resources give a wide range of definitions of eating disorders. Basically, an eating disorder (ED) defined as a problem with certain eating patterns in line also with manners concerning controlling body mass (Fairburn and Harrison, 2003). In addition to that, Grohol (2013) points out that EDs are very rampant but many families are still not aware of it. Nowadays, EDs could be prevented and even subjected into different treatments.

National Institute of Health (2014) have recorded that the value of the women in particular having EDs are two and a half times larger than that of men. These disorders occur usually during adolescent years. Primarily, the reason for this is because girls during puberty stage specifically are more prone to be very aware on their physical appearance. For instance, the ratio of ED cases in the United States are roughly 10:1 and it is fast increasing (The Eating Disorder Foundation, 2013).

Philippines, being a third world country, is also running after society’s fashion yet body fit trends. University of the Philippines – Los Banos (UPLB) community including female dormers are having their preferences and lifestyles with regards to food. Dormers, especially new ones are still adjusting at some point when they started settling in their dorms and have encountered various eating dilemmas. Determination of EDs are soon addressed after knowing the dormers’ eating habits and anything that they do related to food intake.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to answer the question: “Are there real cases of EDs among UPLB Female dormers?”

Specifically, this study shall answer the following:

1. On what kind of disorder they fall into?

2. What are the main causes of their disorders?