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Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa. By: Maggie Murphy. Anorexia Nervosa. “nervous want of appetite” Begins around the time of puberty 9 out of 10 are female 1 out of 100 women in the U.S are anorexic. WHY?. Weight drops 15% below ideal body weight Intense fear of getting fat, even though underweight

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Anorexia Nervosa

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa By: Maggie Murphy

  2. Anorexia Nervosa • “nervous want of appetite” • Begins around the time of puberty • 9 out of 10 are female • 1 out of 100 women in the U.S are anorexic

  3. WHY? • Weight drops 15% below ideal body weight • Intense fear of getting fat, even though underweight • Obsessive about food • Body image problems • No Periods

  4. Eating Disorder Statistics • 8 million people in the United States suffer from eating disorders • 3% of all young women and girls suffer from anorexia • 3-4% of all young women and girls suffer from bulimia • 1% of men suffer from eating disorders • 15% of young women have some kind of disordered eating patterns • Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychological disease

  5. Causes Dieting Genetics Depression/Anxiety Excessive Exercise Psychological Factors Social-Culture Risks Females Youth Males Minorities Athletes Genetics Causes/Risks

  6. Symptoms • Significant weight loss • Fear of becoming fat • Excessive dieting/exercising • Counting calories, fats, etc. • Constipation • Dry, sallow skin • Menstrual periods stop • Mood Swings • Sensitivity to cold

  7. Physical Malnutrition Intestinal Ulcers Dehydration Ruptured Stomach Serious heart, kidney, liver damage Tooth/gum erosion Tears of the esophagus Psychological Depression Low self-esteem Shame or guilt Impaired relationships Mood swings Perfectionism Repercussions

  8. Medical Complications • Death • Central Nervous System • Cardiovascular • Genitourinary • Stomach • Intestine

  9. Treatment • Continuous Medical Care • Regular Therapy • Nutritional Counseling • Psychologists *Long –Term*

  10. References DeAngelis, T. (2002). Promising treatments for anorexia and bulimia. Monitor on Psychology, 33, 38-41. Fairburn, C.G., & Harrison, P.J. (2003). Eating Disorders. Lancet, 361, 407-417. Long, P.W. (2003). Anorexia Nervosa. Internet Mental Health. Retrieved October 28, 2002, from http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-et01.htlm National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Retrieved October 28, 2002, from http://www.altrue.net/site/anadweb/html Pierre-Claude, P. The secret language of eating disorders. Retrieved October 28, 2003, from http://www.randomhouse.com/features/eatingdisorders/about.html

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