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Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder whereby one suffers from a loss of appetite resulting in self-starvation
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How the media influnce people with eating disorders?
Well, we look at the stars alot, the bony thin people who seem to look amazing in any clothes they wear. Alot of the stars have been anorexic, take Mary Kate, or some others. This basically screams to us, THIS IS THE WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT! But it really isn't. So much emphasis is on the way that people look that young teenagers are looking up to these people and thinking that they are NORMAL sized when the average size for a UK female is a 16. So these size 0, anorexic are the un-natural ones, not the real, curvy women. In answer to the question, YES the media has a HUGE impact on the eating habits of young people.
Will anorexia get rid of cellulite?
Yes, it is possible. Not all anorexics are underweight, and cellulite can appear on "thin" people. Cellulite is in realtion to the distribution of fat, not the amount of fat present, so it is possible for anorexics to have cellulite.
What are the physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa in relation to hair growth?
Anorexia can cause hair loss. Individuals with anorexia are usually severely lacking vital nutrients, some of which contribute to hair growth and health. Without those nutrients your hair falls out, and until your body receives the proper nutrients your hair isn't likely to grow back.
Anorexia nervosa is starving yourself to the point of either death or long term disability. It is probably a psychological illness that effects mainly women (and some men), that is caused when females think they are too fat or when they feel they have no control in their lives and the only thing they can control is their appetite. There may be psychical causes of the illness, such as a problem with glands, but, most think it is a mental illness. It takes a lot of therapy to save a person who is anorexic. Many die, directly from the disease, or indirectly from the medical problems the illness causes. Anorexia was unknown to the general public, until February 4 1983, when world famous Karen Carpenter, singer/drummer of the 1970s group the Carpenters, died from cardiac arrest due to anorexia nervosa.
Is Anorexia nervosa increasing?
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Yes anorexia is becoming a wide problem now In days especially in teens that are misinformed or pressured by their peers. Also, in many others, such as actresses, that want to have "The Perfect Body".
Hope this Helped --curscascis
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Yes, very much so.
How long do you have to starve yourself before you start seeing results in weight loss?
Though dangerous, starvation (no food or caloric intake at all) can result in weight lossin a few days. Severe calorie reduction (below 1,000 calories a day) will technically "starve" the body, and result in weight loss after about 10 or so days.
yes,anorexia can kill as you keep throwing up all the food that gives you vitamins,proteins etc. so you wont have any nutrients left to help you survive so you die. yes,anorexia can kill as you keep throwing up all the food that gives you vitamins,proteins etc. so you wont have any nutrients left to help you survive so you die.
Not exactly. While it may be possible, many factors must be taken into account. Height is a big one. Someone who is 5'4'' will weight significantly mroe than someone who is 4'8'', even if they are the same age. Also, body types are different and some people (especially younger girls before they mature) tend to have naturally slim or thinner bodies. Certain medical conditions can also cause a low weight, too.
Can fat people become anorexic?
Anorexia Nervosa is NOT a choice, one does not "become" anorexic. It is a mental illness that has a side effect of significant weight loss - so on this basis, someone medically overweight can BE anorexic, it just means that their symptoms will cause them to loose weight at a dangerous rate and, if they survive, they will have a BMI classified as anorxic.
How does eating disorders affect people?
People suffering from Bulimia may experience loss of the gag reflex which is when something goes too far into the mouth. The cough you make is the gag and bulimics often lose this. Females may experience a loss of their menstuation periods.
How can you diagnose anorexia?
Absolutely, without qualification, the first and most important step is an appointment with a physician, and with disclosure that anorexia may be an issue. Eating disorders can be implicated in other very serious physical conditions, including a disruption of or stop to the menses, and blood and heart irregularities. Also, some physical ailments may lead to symptoms that might look like anorexia, and ignoring them could be fatal. Apart from that it is not wise to attempt to self-diagnose (or unprofessionally diagnose for someone else) this or any other disorder. There is much too much at stake.
Why doesn't an adolescent girl with anorexia have have a menstrual period?
It throws off the chemical balance in your body and a lack of nutrition can shut down different body systems, starting with the least necessary to keep the most vital running until they can't survive anymore.
What type of pathogen is anorexia?
It's not actually a virus or bacteria, it's a mental disorder. So it can't be spread! Yay ^^
What is the impact on intellectual health with anorexia?
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.
How do people with anorexia people feel about food?
Fat... Bloated.... Basically like your life is over, you're going to die, you'll get fat quickly, and a bunch of other negative things. It isn't until you are completely okay with your recovery that you are grateful for it.
How much weight could you lose in a week drinking and eating only water and chicken broth?
Don't consider it! I don't know what your rush is to lose weight, but this is not a good way. Yes, you can survive four to six weeks without food but surviveing isn't the point. You'd face increadble hunger pain, fatiuge, exaustion and way more. Also once your week is up your lifestyle won't change, and you'll put the weight on again. Honestly I don't think you'd cut enough weight for it to really make a long-term difference. If you went on a diet afterwards your body would still gain weight because it's trying to replenish what it lost durning that week. Bottom Line: Bad Idea.
What leads to anorexia nervosa?
There is not one "major" or "most" contributing factor in anorexia. It varies per case and per individual. Some commonly important ones are...
*low self-esteem
*low body image
*teasing / bullying (often about weight or appearances)
*depression
*family history (influenced, but this is only a theory and is not yet totally confirmed)
*dieting gone wrong
Why does anorexia affect teenagers?
People develop Anorexia Nervosa (AN) for many different reasons. Usually it is from a variety of causes, not just one in particular. Most full blown mental illnesses develop over the course of months and sometimes years, and this is probably the case with AN. It may start out with a preoccupation with body weight or image, and over time, become worse due to the convergence of other factors. Some people also develop ANA because of the need to have control over something in their lives. The satisfaction of being able to control their weight and food intake helps with the control issue, until it is what begins to control them.
Answer:The first medical account of Anorexia Nervosa was in 1689, and was referred to as "Nervosa Consumption", which the doctor thought was caused by "sadness and anxious cares." This doctor described two cases of AN, one male and one female, both teenagers (paraphrased from Joseph Silverman, Anorexia Nervosa: Historical Perspective on Treatment).
Anorexia Nervosa is one of three major types of eating disorders (ED), the others include Bulimia Nervosa (BN), and Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
People struggle with their appearance and eating behaviors for a variety of reasons. The onset of EDs can help understand the causal factors. Numerous genetic, neurological, psychological and sociological factors have been advanced to explain the occurrence of the disorder. Further, the starvation associated with anorexia causes neurological damage of its own that helps perpetuate the cycle.
From a genetic standpoint, studies of twins suggest that anorexic behavior has a high degree of in-heritability; in some studies valued as high as an 84% likelihood of inheritance.
From a neurological or neuro-psychiatric standpoint, studies suggest that anorexia is caused by disturbances in the serotonin-systems within the brain. The possible cause for the disturbed serotonin system would likely be genetic.
From a psychological standpoint, many girls may place too much emphasis on their appearance and overcompensate by extreme dieting; or they may copy the behavior of friends whom they admire. Many ED sufferers have been victims of trauma, such as sexual abuse, rape, or incest, or other types of trauma. Exerting control of weight and dieting can help provide a sense of control and distraction from unwanted memories.
From a sociological standpoint, there are many posited explanations, running the gamut from peer dynamics to economic analysis.
An example of a peer dynamic argument is that certain groups, irrespective of gender, in which success is directly proportional to being a small size, see high incidence of anorexia. Such groups include models and dancers (typically female) but also include competitive wrestlers (not to be confused with wrestlers in the sports entertainment industry) and horse-racing jockeys (typically male).
An example of a demographic argument is: the condition is related to socio-economics, ethnicity and gender, with the vast majority of sufferers being female, white, economically privileged (often to the point of wealth, even by Western standards), citizens of Western countries.
An example of a Marxist-feminist argument is: many girls are taught that their self worth is based on their weight, Skinny = Worthwhile, and, Fat = Worthless; and this idea is promoted by many corporations who want you to base your self worth on whether or not you own their products. "Name brand" products are modeled by very thin people ("models"), many of whom suffer from ANA or MIA. So, their appearance in advertisements represents a glorification of a severe mental illness and of pathological behaviors. This type of advertising by corporations is arguably unethical and immoral; but nevertheless, very effective at getting people to buy into it.
Answer:Through peer pressure and body image, girls always want to fit into that size eight, they want to look good in a bikini, they want to be able to run and dance without their body jiggling. They want to look pretty but theirface is puffy and double-chinned.Girls care more about what they look like than guys. It's a common fact that they feel the need to do their hair at least five times a day, apply mascara, wear revealing tops and mini skirts.
How many people die by Anorexia every year?
11 million people have anorexia and every year 15-20% of those people die from it.
What happens when the food you eat has too much energy in it?
If talking about energy, you mean kCal or Calories? If so, you will gain weight providing you are eating more than what your body burns in a day, not including exercise. If you exercise, you usually can consume more Calories (not empty calories) without gaining weight.
How many people suffer from eating disorders?
Over 8 million individuals suffer from Eating Disorders in America each year.
What do people look like if they are anorexic?
You don't. Being anorexic is not healthy, and one can not look anorexic without being anorexic, or having some other health problem. Even a lot of exercise will not actually make you look anorexic, unless you're body starts autocannibalizing itself.
Will you gain all your weight back once you start eating again if you starve yourself for a month?
You will probably gain more weight, once you start eating normally your body will go into over time to restore all the lost fat, that and if you starve yourself you will still have a high body fat percentage, because your body will use your muscle first then as a VERY last resort start using your fat, the best way to go is using muscle supplements and vitamins.
Who does the anorexia nervosa affect?
Anorexia affects 1 in every 250 or so people (the number is not exact, since many cases go un-noticed or un-reported). Of those people 90% are female, 10% are male. Usually, anorexia occurs the most between the ages of 12 and 25, but can happen (less commonly, though) outsied of that range. 2/3 of cases of anorexia are in "Western" society, and 95% of all anorexics live in middle- or upper-class families.
How Many people are anorexic in the US?
Roughly 1 in every 250 American suffers from anorexia.
The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
In their lifetime, an estimated 0.6 percent of the adult population in the U.S. will suffer from anorexia, 1.0 percent from bulimia, and 2.8 percent from a binge eating disorder. 14
Women are much more likely than males to develop an eating disorder. They are three times as likely to experience anorexia (0.9 percent of women vs. 0.3 percent of men) and bulimia (1.5 percent of women vs. 0.5 percent of men) during their life. They are also 75 percent more likely to have a binge eating disorder (3.5 percent of women vs. 2.0 percent of men).14
The mortality rate among people with anorexia has been estimated at 0.56 percent per year, or approximately 5.6 percent per decade, which is about 12 times higher than the annual death rate due to all causes of death among females ages 15-24 in the general population.
