What is anorexia nervosa?

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PRESENTATION
ANOREXIA NERVOSA
 Bautista Santos Torreliza Laxamana
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Sanchez Agpoon Lopez

 is an eating disorder characterized by an
abnormally low body weight, an intense

ANOREXIA
fear of gaining weight and a distorted
perception of weight. People with
anorexia place a high value on controlling
their weight and shape, using extreme
efforts that tend to significantly

NERVOSA
interfere with their lives.

To prevent weight gain or to continue

losing weight, people with anorexia
usually severely restrict the amount of
food they eat

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Anorexia Nervosa
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 Extreme weight loss or not making
expected developmental weight
gains

what are Constipation and abdominal pain

symptoms of
Anorexia Denial of hunger or making excuses for not
eating

Nervosa? Eating only a few certain "safe"

foods, usually those low in fat and
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what causes
Anorexia Nervosa?

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 Some people with anorexia may have
obsessive-compulsive personality
traits that make it easier to stick to
strict diets and forgo food despite

what
being hungry. They may have an
extreme drive for perfectionism, which
causes them to think they're never thin
enough

causes
Anorexia
Although it's not yet clear which genes are
involved, there may be genetic changes that
make some people at higher risk of developing
anorexia

Nervosa?
Beng.com Modern Western culture emphasizes
thinness. Success and worth are often
equated with being thin. Peer pressure
may help fuel the desire to be thin,
particularly among young girls.
Complications of Anorexia Nervosa
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In females,
Kidney In males, Bone loss
Absence of decreased Anemia (osteoporosis),
problems menstruation testosterone increasing the

risk of fractures
Prevention

There's no guaranteed way to prevent

anorexia nervosa. Primary care
physicians (pediatricians, family
physicians and internists) may be in a
good position to identify early
indicators of anorexia and prevent the
development of full-blown illness. For
instance, they can ask questions about
eating habits and satisfaction with
appearance during routine medical
appointments.
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