Research Paper On Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that is more than just a problem with food, it's a way of using food, or starving oneself to feel more in control of life, and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. People with anorexia are rarely aware that they have a problem; because this disease is defined by a distorted view of their own body image or weight. A person with anorexia often resists questioning and is extremely secretive, usually denying any problem, and making excuses for weight loss, and eating habits.
The symptoms of anorexia include; having low body weight for his or her height, refusing to keep a normal body weight, having an intense fear of gaining weight, and in girls if they missed three or more menstrual cycles in a row. Someone with anorexia may also take diet pills, not eat at all, or eat very little. They may exercise a lot, count calories, wear baggy clothes, and weigh themselves many times a
A record of ten million deaths in the United States over a five year period found that young females make up only a fifth of those who die from anorexia. Most people who die from the disease are seventy or older. Elderly are prone to depression due to a child leaving home, a spouse dying, or retirement from a job.
Bulimia Nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which a person has a system of binging and purging. Binging is where a person eats a much larger amount of food than most people would in a similar situation. During a binge episode the individual experiences a loss of control, followed by a calmness, which is followed by self loathing. As a result they feel the need to purge. Purging is when a person either makes themselves vomit, or takes laxatives to perform a bowel movement. They may feel better after the process but it eventually turns into a habit, and becomes an