This document summarizes information about anorexia nervosa, including what it is, signs of the condition, and how to overcome it. It defines anorexia nervosa as an eating disorder characterized by low weight, fear of gaining weight, and strong desire to be thin. The document outlines physical signs like weight loss and lanugo, psychological signs like unrealistic body image fears, and behavioral signs such as cutting out food and excessive exercise. It recommends seeking help quickly if you think you have anorexia and encouraging friends to do the same if concerned about them. The document closes by reminding people that most models don't match magazine portrayals and that eating should provide energy rather than take it away, as anorexia nerv

1. A presentation on:
Prepared by:
Suravi Pradhan
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2. Overview
• What is anorexia nervosa?
• What are the signs of anorexia nervosa?
• How to overcome anorexia nervosa?
• A few things to remember..
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3. What is Anorexia Nervosa?
• An eating disorder characterized by:
– Low weight and BMI(below 18.5)
– Fear of gaining weight
– A strong desire to be thin
– Food restriction.
• Two Types of Anorexia :
– The restricting type
– The binge-eating-purging type
• 90% of female gymnasts, dancers and models are
suffering from Anorexia Nervosa
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4. What are the signs of Anorexia Nervosa?
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• PHYSICAL SIGNS:
– Weight loss without any illness
– Visible bones,dry skin,thinning hair
– Fainting,always feeling cold
– Lanugo
• PSYCHOLOGICAL SIGNS:
– Overthinking about body image, weight
and food
– Unrealistic belief and fear about getting fat
– Being sensitive to criticism
– Avoiding social situations
• BEHAVIORAL SIGNS :
– Cutting out food
– Excessive exercising
– Induced vomiting

5. How to overcome Anorexia Nervosa?
• “I think I have Anorexia Nervosa”
– Get help quickly
– Be open and honest about your
fear and behaviours
• “I think my friend has Anorexia
Nervosa”
– Let your friend know you are
worried and you care
– Encourage them to seek
professional help
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6. • People come in all shapes and sizes
• Most models do not really look like they do in magazines
• Ultimate objective of eating is to get energy not to lose it
• Anorexia Nervosa is a mental illness that needs
treatment
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A few things to remember..
“Keep calm and feel beautiful”
Thank you 