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Some do believe that eating disorders may be hereditary, but it is not confirmed. Eating disorder do tend to show up commonly within families, but it is unknown if it is the presence (young children immitating the unhealthy eating habits of others, for example, or contats talk about weight and body image from a very young age) that causes eating disorders or if is truly something that can be traced to genetics. More tests and studies still need ot be conducted.Th
There is a great book called Gaining which believes that EDs are genetic.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoSome people believe that anorexia may be hereditary / genetic. It is not confirmed yet. Others believe that it may tend to run in families based off of habits. For example, a mother who struggles / has struggled with anorexia may still exhibit some unhealthy eating habits which the daughter picks up.
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∙ 14y agoCertain forms of anemia are hereditary.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-anemia-basics
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What is the cause if you have anorexia in genetic?
It's just hereditary habits, like how if your mum and your dad likes a certain food, then you most likely will: it's traits passed down from you parents, or your ancestry. If one of your ancestors has had anorexia or an eating disorder, then you will be more susceptible. It's just brain chemistry, really. Just hereditary traits...
Is anorexia a neurological disease?
Anorexia is a mental illness caused by the distortion of one's body image. It can be considered a neurological disease since it can be hereditary. It is also caused by external influence of body image and beauty concept as well as a coping mechanism towards a trauma.
What is the scientific name for Anorexia?
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
Does naomi campell have anorexia?
No she does not have anorexia.
How do you spell anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
How can anorexia cause stravation?
Anorexia is starvation..
Is anorexia infectious disease?
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
How many types of Anorexia are there?
There are two major divisions anorexia is diagnosed as 1) anorexia-binge/purge subtype 2) anorexia-restricting type
What is the chain of infection of anorexia?
There is no chain of infection for anorexia, as it is not caused by a pathogen. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder.
Where did anorexia originate?
It is unknown exactly where anorexia originated.
Why does caffeine cause anorexia?
Caffeine is not a cause of anorexia.
