Abstract It has been stated that nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder. This paper will show the danger and effects of Anorexia Nervosa. A study by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reported that ten percent of anorexics die within ten years after contracting the disease. Anorexia has four primary symptoms Resistance to maintaining body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. Intense fear of weight gain or
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Anorexia is a growing problem in our society; a mental illness that is glamorized by the media. Children grow up watching cartoons and movies with their favorite characters‚ they look up to. When they go out they see an advertisement of a small model showing off a name brand item. As they get older they look through magazines with their favorite celebrities on the cover showing off their “bikini bodies”. They open up their phones and laptops to get on social media and see “thinspiration” photos
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factors in anorexia nervosa | In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in NCM 102 LEC Submitted To: Ms.Ritchel S. Boloron‚ RN Clinical Instructor Submitted by: Maureen Louise L.Ramirez BSN- II January 25‚ 2013 Contribution of social and family factors in anorexia nervosa | This article is about the contribution of Social and Family factors as the leading cause of Anorexia Nervosa. The purpose of this
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Anorexia “You’re perfect the way you are‚ with your insecurities‚ doubts and scars.” -Cymphinique- Only you can be you Eating Disorders are unhealthy behaviors that relate to food and the weight of the body. Eating disorders involve the smaller intake of food‚ extreme intake of food and it relates to an over the top concern about the shape of body and size. No one is exactly sure about what brings
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as a mental disorder is Anorexia Nervosa. The main characteristics of this disorder are weight loss. It is less than 85% of what it should be for the person’s age‚ height and build. The person is always anxious about getting fat‚ even if they are underweight. They have a distorted body image- always feeling fat when they are thin. Absence of menstrual periods in female sufferers depending on ages can indicate anorexia. Several causes have been suggested for anorexia. The biological approach
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Chayse Banks 12/16/12 Why anorexia is bad CONTENTION 1: NOT EATING LEADS TO DRASTIC EFFECTS According to Stefinie Lein from the University of Arizona‚ the effects of anorexia nervosa‚ a complex psychological and physical disorder in which a person starves themselves‚ are numerous Sub Point A) Physical Effects. Lack of essential energy requirements and nutrients tax the entire body and can result in electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia (low blood potassium) and hyponatremia
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Brief Evolution of Pro-Anorexia The time period of 1970 to 2000 shows a growing acknowledgement in a multitude of various ranges of study of the intricate issues associated with eating disorders (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). Although‚ consultation between fields of specialization is minimal and scarce (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). While inclusive studies narrating many factors such as environmental‚ biological‚ and behaviour are absent (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). The field of studies
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Anorexia nervosa is more commonly known as simply anorexia. People with this disorder start out with dieting then move to over dieting‚ excessive exercise‚ diet pills for appetite suppression‚ diuretics‚ laxatives‚ and/or enemas. Anorexia is a psychological disorder that reaches beyond weight issues. This condition is more about having a sense of control over their body. It becomes an obsession to them. This condition affects mostly women‚ although men can also develop this disorder. Caucasians
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D/E explanations of Anorexia Nervosa (24 marks) Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a type of eating disorder characterised by extreme loss of weight and anxiety associated with food and weight gain. The 4 major symptoms of AN are body weight 85% or less of normal weight for age and height‚ distorted perception of body image (thinness is vital to self-esteem)‚ intense fear of being overweight or putting on weight and amenorrhoea (the loss of 3 consecutive periods). There is the biological and psychological
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University of Phoenix PSY 240 November 11‚ 2012 Olivia Fransis Hello‚ my name is Dr. Rachel Green. I am an eating disorder counseling specialist. Today I would like to talk with you about two forms of eating disorders‚ obesity and anorexia nervosa. In our discussion‚ I would like to be able to give you a new perspective on food‚ hunger and satiety hoping that it may benefit those who live with these disorders. Obesity is defined as when a person has maintained a body
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