Anorexia vs. Bulimia
Maria Alvarez
Mrs. Darlene Proctor
ENG 090-102
July 15, 2013
Anorexia Nervosa vs. Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are the most common eating disorders found worldwide. Many people in this world have suffered one or both of these eating disorders. Anorexia and Bulimia occur in both males and females, but females are more likely to develop any of these eating disorders. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are similar but also different in many ways. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa typically begin after a period of dieting by people who are fearful of becoming obese. In addition, these two eating disorders occur in adolescent females of all ages. In the same way, both disorders share a similar cycle in a way that both have a way to eliminate what these people have eaten. Serotonin is known as a brain chemical, during any of these eating disorders; it is known to play a big part in peoples depression and hunger perception. Furthermore, both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa can be deadly; they can kill people who have these disorders. Likewise, people can recover from them by doing physical and/or psychological therapy. Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that restricts foods and makes people scared of gaining weight; it is considered a mental illness. However, it is not to be confused with “Anorexia” which means loss of appetite or no interest in food. Anorexia Nervosa only occurs in females in mid-adolescent years. Anorexia Nervosa can cause metabolic and hormone disorders in a female’s body. There are many symptoms that people should be aware of that people with Anorexia Nervosa exhibit, such as dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, and lack of energy. Despite the symptoms, this eating disorder can also cause stress. Anorexia Nervosa has three key factors: refusal to maintain body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. People with Anorexia Nervosa restrict foods on themselves to make them feel
Mrs. Darlene Proctor
ENG 090-102
July 15, 2013
Anorexia Nervosa vs. Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are the most common eating disorders found worldwide. Many people in this world have suffered one or both of these eating disorders. Anorexia and Bulimia occur in both males and females, but females are more likely to develop any of these eating disorders. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are similar but also different in many ways. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa typically begin after a period of dieting by people who are fearful of becoming obese. In addition, these two eating disorders occur in adolescent females of all ages. In the same way, both disorders share a similar cycle in a way that both have a way to eliminate what these people have eaten. Serotonin is known as a brain chemical, during any of these eating disorders; it is known to play a big part in peoples depression and hunger perception. Furthermore, both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa can be deadly; they can kill people who have these disorders. Likewise, people can recover from them by doing physical and/or psychological therapy. Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that restricts foods and makes people scared of gaining weight; it is considered a mental illness. However, it is not to be confused with “Anorexia” which means loss of appetite or no interest in food. Anorexia Nervosa only occurs in females in mid-adolescent years. Anorexia Nervosa can cause metabolic and hormone disorders in a female’s body. There are many symptoms that people should be aware of that people with Anorexia Nervosa exhibit, such as dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, and lack of energy. Despite the symptoms, this eating disorder can also cause stress. Anorexia Nervosa has three key factors: refusal to maintain body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. People with Anorexia Nervosa restrict foods on themselves to make them feel