Question

look at the picture and find out how bulimia affects your health. Then, complete the sentences with words from the box.

HOW BULIMIA AFFECTS YOUR BODY
BLOOD: anemia
HEART: irregular heart beat, heart muscle weakened, heart failure, low pulse and blood pressure
BODY FLUIDS: dehydratation, low potassium, masgnesium and sodium
KIDNEYS; problems from diurecti abuse
INTESTINES: constipation, irregular bowel movements (BMs), bloating, diarrhea, abdominal cramping
HORMONES: irregular or absent period
BRAIN: depression, fear of gainig weigth, anxiety, dizziness, shame, low self-esteem
CHEEKS: swelling, sorenees
MOUTH: cavities, tooth enamel erosion, gum disease, teeth sensitive to hot and cold foods
THROAT & ESOPHAGUS: sore, irritated, can tear and rupture, blood in vomit
MUSCLES: fatigue
STOMACH: ulcers, pain, can rupture, delayed emptying
SKIN: abrasion of knuckles, dry skin

MAY- CAN- SHOULD- LIKELY- WILL- HELP- HAVE- FEAR- BEAT- HAVE

If your friend has bulimia, ...


a) ... his/ her heart............................................ irregularly.
b) ... he/ she is.......................................... to ...................................... gaining weight and have low self-esteem.
c) ... she ........................................................................ irregular or absent periods.
d) ... he / she .............................. probably ...................................... blood in their vomit.
e) ... you ............................................... always ................................................ him/ her.

Answer 1

a) beat
b) likely - fear
c) has
d) will - have
e) should - help