What would be a typical meal plan for someone who has anorexia?

Answer 1

There is no general rule to how much a suffering anorexic would eat. Each individual sets their own goals and targets when it comes to Calories and Weight. Most anorexics restrict calories to anything from 0 to 800 calories a day, and will have Fasting periods where they eat nothing at all. Anorexics usually have lists of 'safe' foods and food they can not have at all, again, what goes on these lists depends on each individual, although if you compared list, you will probably find they go on the same general basis.

How is the disease characterised?

• Body weight is maintained at least 15 per cent below that expected for a person's height.
• It is self-induced weight loss caused by avoiding fattening foods and may involve taking excessive exercise, using laxatives or diuretics or self-induced vomiting.
• There is a strong, almost overwhelming fear of putting on weight, with sufferers preoccupied with the shape or size of their bodies.
• Rules are invented regarding how much food is allowed and how much exercise is needed after eating certain amounts of food.
• Those suffering from anorexia pursue a very low 'ideal' weight.
• The weight loss may cause hormonal disturbances and women with anorexia nervosa may stop having periods.

As for a recovering anorexics meal plans, i couldn't tell you, i haven't got that far.

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When I was going through anorexia, before treatment, this was my meal plan

Monday : 1 c. vegetable broth (5 cal)

fat free/sugar free jello cup (5 cal)

Tuesday : Diet Coke DAY! only drink diet coke today, nothing else

Wednesday : cheese stick (70 cal)

hot tea (0 cal)

Thursday: 1 c. vegetable broth (5 cal)

cheese stick (70 cal)

diet coke if light-headed

Friday : Weekend fast, only water

Saturday : Weekend fast, only water

Sunday : Weekend fast, only water

and repeat. but this got me sent to rehab for 60 days so i dont recommend it

Answer 2

An "eating schedule" for anorexics can be applied to either of these two things - 1.) An anorexic person usually has planned meals that they will eat for the day. These foods or snacks have a known - or relatively known - calorie and fat content and proportions. Many anorexics will eat at certain times or not eat at certain times becasue they feel it may affect their metabolism or it is a habit that they have come upon to have a feel of even more control over their foods. 2.) At a recovery, medical, or rehab center for eating disorders (particularly anorexia), there is a strict eating regime. This invlves healty and usually high-caloire foods that are to be eaten at ceratin times, set meals, set proportions, and times to be eaten within, all in the idea that it will help the anorexic patient regain health again.