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Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa. By: Abi & Cherry. Anorexia Nervosa is…. One type of eating disorder in which a person starves him or herself and weighs 15% (or more) below a healthy (age & height appropriate) weight. The person may also exercise to extremes to lose weight. #1 Reason Why?.

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Anorexia Nervosa

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa By: Abi & Cherry

  2. Anorexia Nervosa is…. • One type of eating disorder in which a person starves him or herself and weighs 15% (or more) below a healthy (age & height appropriate) weight. • The person may also exercise to extremes to lose weight.

  3. #1 Reason Why? • Studies suggest that a genetic (inherited) component may play a more significant role in determining a person's susceptibility to anorexia than was previously thought. • Researchers are currently attempting to identify the particular gene or genes that might affect a person's tendency to develop this disorder, and preliminary studies suggest that a gene located at chromosome 1p seems to be involved in determining a person's chance of developing anorexia.

  4. Health Risks • Dehydration & Constipation • Abdominal Pain & Nausea • Hormonal Changes • Damage to Body Organs • Decrease in Heart Rate & Blood Pressure • Hair loss • Malnutrition • Depression • Lack of Self Respect • *No Menstruation Cycle for Females*

  5. Anorexia by Numbers…. • Teen anorexia is most common among teen girls (often ages 14-18) • About 10 percent of teens with anorexia are boys, the other 90 percent are girls • Between 5 and 20 percent of teens with anorexia will die because of the disorder • Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. • 40 – 60% of high school girls diet. • 50% of girls between the ages of 13 and 15 believe they are overweight. • 80% of 13 year old girls have dieted. • 40% of 9 year old girls dieted

  6. Ways “Anorexics” lose… • Starvation • Laxatives • Extreme Exercise

  7. Personality Of An Anorexic • Depressed • Denies Behavior • Deny They’re Not Hungry • Withdraws From Others • Resist Treatment • Often, Obsessed With Perfectionism

  8. Work Cited • http://www.mirror-mirror.org/anorexia-statistics.htm (slide 5) • http://www.teenhelp.com/eating-disorders/anorexia-statistics.html (slide 5) • Health & Wellness Textbook (slide 4) • http://www.computerclipart.com/computer_clipart_images/pills_against_a_white_background_0071-1002-1000-0651_SMU.jpg(pills on 6) • http://www.40daydetox.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/i-beat-anorexia.jpg (pic. on cover slide) • http://www.medicinenet.com/anorexia_nervosa/article.htm (slide 3) • http://www.biojobblog.com/uploads/image/dna_500.jpg (DNA on slide 3) • http://blogs.qc.cuny.edu/blogs/0909N1595/005/funny-pictures-anorexic-barbie-Pe7.jpg (Barbie on slide 4) • http://ishiok.com/v/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anorexic14.jpg (girl on slide 5) • http://www.hersbandandwife.com/nm/uploads/you-re-not-alone.jpg (loner on slide 7) • http://blogs.shapeupclub.com/airysmindfitnessblog/files/2009/11/bulimiayanorexia1.jpg (girl on scale on slide 6) • http://www.female-workout.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fat.jpg (exercising on slide 6)

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