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Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa. An eating disorder caused by a great fear of gaining weight. By: Rhonda Barlow-Glynn County. Characteristics of an Anorexic:. A. Sees self as being overweight B. Low self worth C. Poor body image D. Pre-occupation with food E. Eats very little or in private

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Anorexia Nervosa

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa An eating disorder caused by a great fear of gaining weight. By: Rhonda Barlow-Glynn County

  2. Characteristics of an Anorexic: • A. Sees self as being overweight • B. Low self worth • C. Poor body image • D. Pre-occupation with food • E. Eats very little or in private • F. High achiever • G. Struggling for control over life • H. Diet and exercise to excess

  3. Anorexia Nervosa

  4. Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmzJt5G9ud8

  5. Complications and Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa: • Amenorrhea- menstrual period ceases • Normal growth/development may stop • Loss of muscle tissue as well as body fat • Bone density decreases- may result in osteoporosis • Blood pressure and pulse rate drop- organs begin to die • Starvation • Depression-could lead to suicide

  6. Watch this video: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKUSGOB-0V8

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