Twenty0two year old Christy Henrich, a gymnast, weighing only forty-three poinds wanted to be perfect; instead she is now dead (Robertson 1). Christy Henrich is just one example of the thousands of girls who die everyday because of anorexia. Like other anorexics, Christy Henrich was obsessed with becoming overweight and did anything necessary such as limiting herself to one slice of an apple a day in order to stay thing (Robertson 1). Anorexia is caused by a variety of things, such as the media pressures from school, family, and society. Christy, being a gymnast, was greatly influenced by these pressures. She referred to one incident where "a judge told her she was overweight and from then on out she became compulsive about her weight and could never get rid of it" (Robertson 2). Because anorexia continues to take the lives of many young girls, it is essential that we understand its causes. Only with that understanding can we hope to eradicate it from society.
"People who intentionally starve themselves suffer from an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa" (Symptoms 1). Anorexia is often a product of distorted body image. Despite what the mirror shows, an anorexic who is severely underweight will still complain of being fat (Harmon 14). Anorexic individuals sometimes refuse to eat because they think they are fat. They look emaciated but still perceive themselves as being fat (Graves 4). These individuals many show signs of depression, moodiness, or drug abuse (Johnson 1). "They may try to stop eating entirely, exercise excessively, or purge their food by vomiting or misusing laxatives" (Harmon 9). Anorexia is a major health problem and can cause irreparable damage to many organs as well as create many heart problems (Graves 4). Some common symptoms of anorexia are amenorrhea, arrhythmias, constipation, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue (Johnson 1). People with anorexia may have trouble developing healthy relationships or have problems in succeeding in their school work" (Johnson 2).
It inspired me to choose Anorexia as my research topic. ... The term Anorexia literally means loss of appetite but this isn't entirely correct. ... Causes of Anorexia are uncertain. ... Obviously untreated anorexia can be fatal. ... In the worst-case scenario, people with anorexia can starve themselves to death. ...
Anorexia nervosa is an obsession with being thin even after excessive weight loss. ... Another factor contributing to anorexia is the need to obtain perfection. ... The long-term effects of anorexia on the body and mind can be alarming and severe. ... Fortunately, many of these effects from Anorexia can be reversed with proper treatment. There are many causes and effects people experience suffering from anorexia. ...
Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia is a problem to be addressed through deeper understanding of its nature and the course it will take because your friends and family of anorexia victims are less informed than they should be. ... Anred (Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders) said, "Only about 10% of people with anorexia and bulimia are male. ... Many men and women suffering from anorexia have this fear built up inside. ... Anorexia nervosa is something that will not disappear in the blink of an eye. ... Nancie Brosseau, author of anorexia nervosa states "I was able to overcome anorexia nervos...
A person with anorexia is called an anorexic. ... Women are most prone to developing anorexia between the ages of 12 and 18. ... It can be concluded that because of this, anorexia's numbers have increased and one out of every 200 American girls will develop anorexia to some degree. ... Dancers, gymnasts, and models are most likely to develop anorexia. Anorexia starts with a diet. ...
Anorexia has been identified as on the rise in the West, in societies which themselves are increasingly obsessed with food, diet, shape and body image. Anorexia Nervosa is said to arise in a culture that makes eating a problematic conversion of nature by culture. Anorexia Nervosa can be described as involving the gross and inappropriate entanglement of two issues on the one hand, weight and eating control, and, on the other, what might be described as personal and emotional control. ... Current health information collected report that more than half of anorexia sufferers have been sexuall...
These two diseases, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are very different. ... I believe resorting to Anorexia and Bulimia is dangerous. ... Anorexia and Bulimia are very serious and potentially deadly diseases. ... The solution to Anorexia and Bulimia is not simple. ... Warning Signs of Anorexia: 1. ...
Anorexia nervosa is a disease with a long history. ... In 1873, anorexia nervosa was established as a clinical diagnosis. ... The incidence of anorexia has gone up since 1960, but has then leveled out. ... Anorexia nervosa affects 0.9-2.2% of women over a lifetime. ... Researchers have found a genetic predisposition for anorexia, and there are several genetic markers that predict anorexia in certain individuals. ...
"The case of a person who suffered with Anorexia Nervosa" The topic I chose for this research paper is Anorexia nervosa .Millions of people is dying because of this disease. ... The word Anorexia literally means "without appetite". ... Anorexia Nervosa As mentioned above Emily's case, Anorexia Nervosa is coded in Axis 1. ... Anorexia may caused many problems in somebody's body, even death. ... "The case of a person who suffers from Anorexia Nervosa" Georgia Katzie Eating Disorder: Anorexia Nervosa ...
Anorexia Nervosa was first described in England in the 17th Century. ... A person with anorexia initially begins dieting to lose weight. ... Anorexia has a wide variety of physical side effects. ... Treatment of anorexia is difficult, because people with anorexia believe there is nothing wrong with them. ... People with more serious anorexia need care in the hospital, usually in a special unit for people with anorexia and bulimia. ...
