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What is anorexia

What is anorexia . What we need to know. &. What is anorexia? .

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What is anorexia

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  1. What is anorexia What we need to know &

  2. What is anorexia? Many people ask, what is anorexia?  Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss and lack of eating.  Anorexics may also exercise obsessively.  People with anorexia may also have bulimia, a disorder in which they make themselves vomit after eating in order to avoid gaining weight.  Anorexia affects many more women than men.  It is a very serious condition and can result in death if it is not treated properly.

  3. Points for anorexia Does anorexia affect males, females, or both?Anorexia is primarily a disorder of females. Only rarely is it found in males. At what age does anorexia appear?Anorexia is usually diagnosed when the young person is between the ages of 15 and 20 years. It is quite common for the first signs of anorexia to appear following a personally stressful event during adolescence. People in their 20’s and 30’s may have anorexia however, it is rare to see anorexia in an individual over 40 years of age.

  4. More points for Anorexia How often is anorexia seen in our society?In the United States approximately 7 out of every 100 females have some form of eating disorder. Research shows that anorexia is found in about one percent (1%) of young women in their late adolescence or early adulthood. How is anorexia diagnosed?Individuals with anorexia do not worry about their weight loss. Therefore, they generally do not seek professional help. Parents, other relatives, or friends are often responsible for getting the necessary help for the family member suffering from anorexia.

  5. Anorexia picture This picture shows how a woman looks when she has been suffering with anorexia for several years.

  6. In conclusion Anorexia is very serious and has an impact on both physical and mental health. Left untreated, anorexia can be fatal. People develop anorexia as a way of dealing with the conflicts, pressures, and stresses of their lives. Anorexia may be used as a way to express control when the rest of one's life seems out of control.

  7. Anorexia Brought to you by: Daniella Williams, Seline Fouché, Kerri Griffith, Shania Ding Chong and Jenna-Marie John

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