Anorexia is a growing problem in our society; a mental illness that is glamorized by the media. Children grow up watching cartoons and movies with their favorite characters‚ they look up to. When they go out they see an advertisement of a small model showing off a name brand item. As they get older they look through magazines with their favorite celebrities on the cover showing off their “bikini bodies”. They open up their phones and laptops to get on social media and see “thinspiration” photos
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factors in anorexia nervosa | In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in NCM 102 LEC Submitted To: Ms.Ritchel S. Boloron‚ RN Clinical Instructor Submitted by: Maureen Louise L.Ramirez BSN- II January 25‚ 2013 Contribution of social and family factors in anorexia nervosa | This article is about the contribution of Social and Family factors as the leading cause of Anorexia Nervosa. The purpose of this
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Chayse Banks 12/16/12 Why anorexia is bad CONTENTION 1: NOT EATING LEADS TO DRASTIC EFFECTS According to Stefinie Lein from the University of Arizona‚ the effects of anorexia nervosa‚ a complex psychological and physical disorder in which a person starves themselves‚ are numerous Sub Point A) Physical Effects. Lack of essential energy requirements and nutrients tax the entire body and can result in electrolyte disturbances such as hypokalemia (low blood potassium) and hyponatremia
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Anorexia “You’re perfect the way you are‚ with your insecurities‚ doubts and scars.” -Cymphinique- Only you can be you Eating Disorders are unhealthy behaviors that relate to food and the weight of the body. Eating disorders involve the smaller intake of food‚ extreme intake of food and it relates to an over the top concern about the shape of body and size. No one is exactly sure about what brings
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as a mental disorder is Anorexia Nervosa. The main characteristics of this disorder are weight loss. It is less than 85% of what it should be for the person’s age‚ height and build. The person is always anxious about getting fat‚ even if they are underweight. They have a distorted body image- always feeling fat when they are thin. Absence of menstrual periods in female sufferers depending on ages can indicate anorexia. Several causes have been suggested for anorexia. The biological approach
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Obesity: Is it a choice? The topic of obesity within the United States‚ let alone the world‚ has been a dispute for years. In the United States it has been debated in many levels from controlling what foods restaurants can serve to initiatives within the government driven by presidents‚ presidential candidates‚ and even first ladies. There is an overwhelming statement that something needs to be done‚ but the problem is not what‚ but how. Many debate that obesity is not an effect
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Parents Are To Blame for Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a growing problem in America. Although there are many contributing factors to overweight children‚ parents are usually to blame. The parents of children are the ones who provide food for them‚ so they have direct control of what their child is consuming. They are the ones who need to make sure their child maintains a healthy weight by eating right and taking part in physical activity. Obesity occurs when a person eats more calories
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or fast food (Allison). Obesity is the “abnormal accumulation of body fat‚ usually twenty percent or more over an individual ’s ideal body weight” (Greenblatt). Obesity is becoming an overwhelming epidemic in America. It is more prevalent in African Americans‚ American-Indians‚ and children (Richards). In fact‚ nearly two out of three Americans are overweight or obese and the number of overweight children has tripled over the last twenty years (Greenblatt). Due to obesity‚ there are many deaths or
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Carrasco Eng. IV April 2‚ 2013 Pd. 2nd OBESITY Different factors that cause obesity now-a-day are harming our society/community. Obesity ranges from lack of exercise to eating more food than needed. Also‚ the bad habits that people get of eating junk food or unhealthy food. Though eating a lot of healthy food can also cause obesity. According to research these factors can cause obesity in any age range and gender. Initially‚ in teenagers obesity happens because of fast foods. It is easier
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Brief Evolution of Pro-Anorexia The time period of 1970 to 2000 shows a growing acknowledgement in a multitude of various ranges of study of the intricate issues associated with eating disorders (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). Although‚ consultation between fields of specialization is minimal and scarce (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). While inclusive studies narrating many factors such as environmental‚ biological‚ and behaviour are absent (Casilli‚ Tubaro‚ & Araya‚ 2012). The field of studies
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