Who is at risk for development of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 1

Teenage girls are mostly at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia. Girls think that they are too fat or too wide and want to loose weight by not eating which isn't the way to do it. To prevent this, girls should exercise, and eat healthy. Your body will be fit if you do that. And when you stop eating, your muscle turns to fat, so you aren't getting skinnier. You are getting bigger.

Answer 2

Eating disorder can affect anyone. Mostly, they hit women between the ages of 12 and 25, usually from middle- or upper-class families. Most cases occur in "Western" (Americas, West Europe, ect.) society.

Answer 3

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All races and all walks of life can get Anorexia. Studies show that middle class to the rich seem to be more prone for young women to become Anorexic.

Answer 4

Females are more likely to develop anorexia ( 9:1 ). 2/3 of all reported cases occur in "Western Society". 95% of all reported cases are in middle- or upper-class people. Roughly 70% of alcoholics / drug users show some minor forms of anorexia. Anorexia is most commonly found between the ages of 14 and 30. Note - These numbers are averages. Anorexia can affect people outside of these ranges. Also, the statistics are not exact, as they frequently change and many cases go un-reported or un-noticed, to the numbers are not perfect.

Answer 5

Women are more likely to develp anorexia than men (ratio of anorexics, women : men / 9 : 1). Eating disorders tend to form mostly between the ages of 12 and 26. 2/3 of anorexics live in Western nations (west Europe, North / South America), and 95% are in middle- or upper-class families.

Answer 6

Anyone can develop anorexia, but it is most commonly seen in middle- or upper-class Caucasian women between the ages of 12 and 26. Many also will struglle with other mental disorders such as depression or OCD.

Answer 7

Girls. 90 to 95% of those who develop an eating disorder are female. They're most often between the ages of 12 & 25. People who susceptible to eating disorders also may have relationship problems, biological predispositions, & psychological disturbances.

Answer 8

Many kids - particularly adolescents - are concerned about how they look and can feel self-conscious about their bodies. This can be especially true when they are going through puberty, and undergo dramatic physical changes and face new social pressures.

Unfortunately, for a number of kids and teens, that concern can lead to an obsession that can become an eating disorder. Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa cause dramatic weight fluctuation, interfere with normal daily life, and can permanently affect their health.

Parents can help prevent kids from developing an eating disorder by building their self-esteem and encouraging healthy attitudes about nutrition and appearance. If you become worried that your son or daughter might be developing an eating disorder, it's important to step in and seek proper medical care.

About Eating Disorders

Generally, eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activities.

While more common among girls, eating disorders can affect boys, too. They're so common in the U.S. that 1 or 2 out of every 100 kids will struggle with one, most commonly anorexia or bulimia. Unfortunately, many kids and teens successfully hide eating disorders from their families for months or even years.

People with anorexia have an extreme fear of weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape. As a result, they strive to maintain a very low body weight. Some restrict their food intake by dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise. People with anorexia try to eat as little as possible, and take in as few calories as they can, frequently obsessing over food intake.

Bulimia is characterized by habitual binge eating and purging. Someone with bulimia may undergo weight fluctuations, but rarely experiences the low weight associated with anorexia. Both disorders can involve compulsive exercise or other forms of purging food eaten, such as by self-induced vomiting or laxative use.

Although anorexia and bulimia are very similar, people with anorexia are usually very thin and underweight but those with bulimia may be a normal weight or even overweight.

Binge eating disorders, food phobia, and body image disorders are also becoming increasingly common in adolescence.

It's important to remember that eating disorders can easily get out of hand and are difficult habits to break. Eating disorders are serious clinical problems that require professional treatment by doctors, therapists, and nutritionists

Answer 9

While anorexia can and does affect all ranges of people, it is most commonly seen in teenage and young adult women.