2. WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND
WHAT CAUSES IT?
Condition, not disease
Patients think not thin enough though sometimes
dangerously thin
Sees skinny stars on magazines, TV shows, and movies
Thinks need to be skinniest on sports team or among
friends
Mostly girls around the age of 11-14
0%
50%
100%
Girls Boys
The Gender of Those with
Anorexia Nervosa
The Gender of
Those with
Anorexia
Nervosa
3. EFFECTS
Nervous System most affected
Digestive System impacted by vomiting and starving
Low blood pressure
Slow heartbeat
Thinner hair on body
4. SYMPTOMS
Lose severe weight
Feel fat
Use laxatives and diuretics
Over exercise
Moody and withdraw social activities
5. TREATMENT
Admit that they have the condition
Tell a caring person
Meet a counselor or therapist
Go under medication
We care
about you!
6. A BIG THANKS TO…..
INFORMATION:
World Book:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=a
r023450&st=anorexia+nervosa
Kids Health:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/eatdisorder.html
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