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There have not been any supported or re-tested conclusive long-term studies yet. This idea is still being researched. Due to a lack of nutrition, the brain will slow down responses and electrical impulses. It is believed that a restoration of proper health and nutrition will restore these functions, but it is unknown how much of a percentage is restored or if there are long term effects. Studies are currently going to to see if anorexia in young children affects their long-term brain or intellectual development.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoUnfortunately, there are some very negative social consequences of anorexia. Anroexia is often kept a secret because it is looked down upon by most people. Many think that the disease makes an anorexia less of a "good" person, which is not true. Other people might view the anorexic individual as selfish, attneiton-seeking, "mental" or "crazy", or just plain weird. Anorexics are often shunned or made fun of. Anorexics will ofteh suffer from depression and isolation.
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∙ 14y agoSocially, many anorexics struggle. With the disorder often comes high amounts of secrecy and issues with trust. Many anorexics also have some level of depression and isolation, too.
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The world health organization has equated the impact of obesity on public health to?
anorexia
Why might a sociologist study bulimia and anorexia?
They are eating disorders that impact the health of a society.
How do eating disorders impact one's nutritional health?
People with anorexia or bulimia may restrict their food intake to such extremes that they become malnourished.
What health concern related to anorexia was discussed in class as potentially leading to irreversible damage?
Osteoporosis is irreversible in people with anorexia. Other health conditions resulting from anorexia are generally reversible.
Are intellectual health and mental health the same thing?
Intellectual health and mental health are related but different. Intellectual health refers to cognitive abilities, learning, and problem-solving skills, while mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Both are important aspects of overall well-being.
Anorexia nervosa impact it has on a healthy lifestyle?
Anorexia is an eating disorder that essentially starves a person's body. Anorexics do not live a healthy lifestyle as they often weigh too little to be healthy, have many health problems, have detrimental diets, and over-exercise their bodies.
Is it bad to be anarecsic?
Anorexia can cause serious health problems such as starvation. Anorexia also destroys your hair and nails.
Is there an impact on girls trying to imitate celebrities with Anorexia?
Anorexia can stunt someone height growth and cause permanent teeth damage.
Do you find anorexia a serious issue that's not to be ignored?
yes anorexia is a very serious issue it should not be ignored or left untreated because it can cause many health other health problems that are very dangerous. never ignore anorexia!
Can anorexia help you if it's not severe?
No. Anorexia is a very dangerous eating disorder. It can leave permanent health problems, pose serious health risks, and can often even be fatal.
Which is the most serious health risk from anorexia nervosa?
death
What is the dimension of heath?
Physical health, intellectual health, emotional health, spiritual health and social health
