Anerexia Nervosa This report is on the disorder Anorexia Nervosa, better known as Anorexia, a critical disorder that affects many teenagers. ... As many as 15 percent anorexics die from complications of their disorder. ... The most effective way treating anorexia combines psychological treatment and medical consultations into one coherent whole. Psychological treatment (psychotherapy) may include either individual or family therapy. In conclusion, Anorexia Nervosa is a fearful disorder, with many side effects that should be taken seriously. ...

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One may ask, what exactly is an "eating disorder?" As the Merriam-Webster dictionary states it an eating disorder is "any of several psychological disorders characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior." There are two main types of eating disorders- Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa. ... She is quite obviously eating-disordered. ... Magazines can be even more of a breeding place for eating disorders than television set. ...

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A study done by the Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention Inc. ... There are two main eating disorders, anorexia Moegling 2 nervosa and bulimia nervosa. ... Eating disorders can affect anyone, from childhood to adulthood, men or women, boys or girls. The number of young boys suffering from an eating disorder is on the rise. ... And laxative abuse can result in chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation (Ogilvy) Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors (Ogilv...

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Psychological Factors in Obesity Psychological factors also influence eating habits. ... This disorder is even more common in people who are severely obese. ... Impact of Obesity on A Person's Social and Psychological Well-being. Obesity is linked to many diseases and psychological problems. ... References Eating Disorders and Obesity: by Christopher Fairburn, Kelly D. ...

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Psychological and mental treatment is needed. ... "Bulimia is an eating disorder that, like Anorexia Nervosa, is psychological in origin and can have dire physical consequences. ... Eating Disorders are not just the extremes of Anorexia and Bulimia. ... Eating Disorders can also impact on relationships. ... (P.27 Eating Disorders) With information also that a cure for Eating Disorders is a very real possibility. ...

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Psychological Factors in Obesity Psychological factors also influence eating habits. ... Most overweight people have no more psychological problems than people of average weight. ... This disorder is even more common in people who are severely obese. ... Impact of Obesity on A Person's Social and Psychological Well-being. Obesity is linked to many diseases and psychological problems. ...

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It can lead to eating disorders such as the highly publicized anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia and bulimia are believed to be psychological disorders that result form a person's low self-esteem. ... These effects are what make eating disorders life threatening. ... Eating disorders have been most common among white middle class to upper class females ("UC Davis?... Obsession with thinness can cause eating disorders that have dangerous side effects and can cause death. ...

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Anorexia is a disorder of self starvation where the person refuses to keep a normal weight for the persons age and height. ... Sometimes the disorder is found in older women and in children as young as 8 years old. Psychological symptoms of anorexia are social withdrawal, obsessive-compulsiveness, and depression. ... The cause of anorexia is still unknown but psychological and environmental factors are apart of the development of the disorder. ...

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Maintaining a weight 20% below ones expected body weight fits the criteria for the emotional eating disorder known as anorexia. ... Therefore, eating disorders like anorexia are on the rise. ... It can cause changes externally, internally and psychologically. ... Psychologically, the anorexic suffers with isolation from others, mood swings, insomnia, hyperactivity, low self esteem, fatigue, depression, self - hatred, electrolyte imbalance and loss of sexual desire. Approximately 30% of anorexics will either die from complications due to eating disorder or commit su...

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Why Do People Gain Too Much Weight? Since I have come to America, I have seen a lot of fat people. Because I am not used to see such fat people, I have wanted to know why people here in America are fatter. Doing my search for the reasons for gaining too much weight, I have seen th...

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Because pressures to conform to a "perfect body" image are high in our society, teenagers have more eating disorders and abuse more diet drugs then ever before. ... Many young women develop potentially life-threatening eating disorders, some being anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. ... Duration of this disorder may range from a single episode to a lifelong illness. Page 2 Another type of eating disorder is bulimia nervosa. ... Teenager's obsession with their weight causes major psychological problems. ...

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Another thing a child might develop because of obesity is metabolic disorders such as glucose tolerance also known as diabetes. ... Unlike bulimia, obesity is not officially defined as an eating disorder in a psychological sense. ... Yet many physicians recognize, as do parents and children, that an obese child bears considerable psychological pain. ...

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Apart from the problems that affect them in terms of their physical health, the obese children can have a greater risk of psychological and social problems that may include discrimination, poor self-esteem and being stereotyped. ... In conclusion, obesity is a chronic disorder that has multiple causes. Obesity in childhood has a significant impact on the lives of children in terms of their psychological and physical health. Additionally, there is an increased frequency of psychological disorder such as depression in children. ...

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This message has been the cause of the many deadly eating disorders that are popular in today's society. ... Therefore, anorexia is a disorder that is not only a physical illness but also stems from an underlying mental disorder. A person suffering from this illness must not only seek medical help, but should also seek psychological counseling. ... There are many ways that show how a child's family life ties in with eating disorders. ... "Genetics, too, may influence susceptibility to eating disorders. ...

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ANOREXIA NERVOSA Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder (Eating Disorders) that is growing rapidly in today's society. ... Eating Disorders are not about weight, food, or obsession of appearance those are just symptoms. ... As well the study showed that men develop eating disorders; although, the frequency of such cases is less common, with only 10% of all anorexic being men. ... As well the book stated that there is also an extremely high tendency of Eating Disorders among athletes and models. ... As patients love food the need to control their food intake may cause psychological pr...

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As a result of weight gain, people began to have some psychological problems. Psychological consequences of being overweight can include lowered self-esteem and anxiety. ... This causes more serious disorders such as depression. ... Social isolation may be expressed through social barriers, or psychological mechanisms. ... This also causes some psychological problems or depression. ...

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Women make up 90% of all people who suffer from bulimia nervosa (bulimia). People suffering from bulimia may look, normal, too thin or overweight. Bulimia is a psychological disorder characterized by binge eating. Vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics or compulsive e...

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Psychologists have surveyed and found that young girls notice the body shapes of the doll and translate them into what a female should physically look like, creating problems down the road such as low self-esteem or an eating disorder. ... It is frightening to think of how many young girls play with this doll, considering the psychological effects she has. ...

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Also, describes a young woman's uncontrollable urge to eat to the point of obesity as it is the story of psychological hunger, not only for the love but also for acceptance as a whole person. ... Besides, we all know having eating disorder can lead to obesity. ...

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Some social and psychological reasons would include a difficulty in finding the right-sized clothing in retail stores and the pressures of weight-based discrimination in society. ... This medication is capable of treating not only obese people, but also deadly metabolic disorders and other forms of diabetes. ...

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In the first journal article that I used for this part of the research (Sutton 1981) had conducted an investigation on "drugs used in metabolic disorders". ... Improved fitness can improve one's sense of well-being and ability to cope with physical and psychological stresses that can be aggravated in diabetes. ... R, (1981), Drugs used in metabolic disorders, Medicine and Science in Sportsand Exercise, Vol 13, pages 266-271. 2. ...

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In the first journal article that I used for this part of the research (Sutton 1981) had conducted an investigation on "drugs used in metabolic disorders". ... Improved fitness can improve one's sense of well-being and ability to cope with physical and psychological stresses that can be aggravated in diabetes. ... Sutton, J.R, (1981), Drugs used in metabolic disorders, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 13, pages 266-271. 2. ...

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The medical profession focuses heavily on the elimination of fat despite the fact that numerous studies have shown that weight-loss efforts during childhood are largely unsuccessful and can be harmful both physically and psychologically (Solovay 200, 38). ... Unfortunately reduced calorie diets often open the gateway to disordered eating. ... According to Bill Fabrey, founder of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, "Surveys reveal that children as young as the fourth grade are dieting, and are developing eating disorders. ...

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