Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa
What is anorexia nervosa?
IS one type of eating disorder and it is also a psychological disorder, that is characterized by self starvation and excessive weight loss. The disorderis diagnosed when a person weighs at least 15 percent less than his or her normal body weight. Extreme weight loss in people with anorexia nervosa can lead to dangerous health problems and even die.Anorexia is when you don’t eat; no matter if they are hungry they refuse food anyway. They have an intense fear of becoming fat and see themselves as fat even when they are very skinny.
Who getsanorexia nervosa?
People with anorexia nervosa tend to be performing very well in school, sports, work, and other activities. They might stop eating to feel that they have control over some part of theirlives, or they might refuse to eat to "rebel" against their loved ones. Anorexia nervosa usually begins around the time of puberty, but it can develop at any time.
Eating disorders are more commonin females than in males. The risk of developing an eating disorder is greater in actors, models, dancers, and athletes in sports where appearance and/or weight are important, such as wrestling,gymnastics, and figure skating.
What causes anorexia nervosa?
The exact cause of anorexia nervosa isn’t known, but research suggests that a combination of certain personality traits, emotions andthinking patterns, as well as biological and environmental factors might be responsible.

How is anorexia nervosa diagnosed?
Identifying anorexia nervosa can be challenging. Secrecy, shame, and denialare characteristics of the disorder. As a result, the illness can go undetected for long periods of time.
What are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
* Rapid weight loss over several weeks ormonths
* Continuing to diet even when thin or when weight is very low
* Having an unusual interest in food, calories, nutrition or cooking
* Intense fear of gaining weight
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