This document provides an overview of anorexia nervosa, including its definition, types, signs and symptoms, risk factors, effects on physical and mental health, and treatment options. Anorexia is a serious eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight due to an intense fear of gaining weight. It can be diagnosed based on restrictive eating behaviors, purging behaviors, or both. Treatment aims to restore healthy eating patterns and body weight through medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, and therapy to address the underlying psychological issues.

1. Anorexia Nervosa
By
Maryam Javed
Under The Guidance Of
Mam Roshan e Zafar
Lecturer Of BS Home Economics
Department Of FOOD AND NUTRITION

2. Contents
 Definition
 Introduction of anorexia
 What is anorexia
 Types of anorexia
 Signs and symptoms
 Effects of anorexia
 Difference between dieting and
anorexia
 Major risk factors of anorexia
 Physical effects of anorexia
 Family and social pressure
 Anorexia treatment and therapy
 Medical treatment for anorexia
 Nutritional treatment for anorexia

3. Definition
Lack or loss of
appetite for
food.
(as a medical
condition).

4. Introduction Of
Anorexia
Anorexia is a
serious eating
disorder that
affects women
and men of all
ages.
It can damage
your health and
even threaten
your life.

5. Anorexia nervosa is a
complex eating disorder
with three key features:
Refusal to maintain a
healthy body weight
An intense fear of
gaining weight
A distorted body image
What Is
Anorexia
Nervosa?

6. Two types of anorexia
nervosa i.e.;
• Restricting type
• Purging type
Types Of
Anorexia

7. Restricting type of anorexia
include;
Restricting calories
Drastic diets
Fasting
Exercising to excess

8. Purging type of anorexia
include;
Vomiting
Using laxatives and
diuretics.

9. Dry skin
Fainting
Brittle hair
Dehydration
Loss of body fat
Irregular heart beat
Loss of menstruation
Wasting away of muscle
tissue.
Signs And
Symptoms
Of
Anorexia
Nervosa

10. Exercise excessively
Excuses during meal time
They wear bulky and loose
clothing.
Effects Of
Anorexia
Nervosa

11. Difference Between
Dieting And
Anorexia Nervosa

12. Healthy Dieting
 Healthy dieting is an
attempt to control weight.
 Your self-esteem is based
on more than just weight
and body image.
 You view weight loss as a
way to improve your health
and appearance.
 Your goal is to lose weight
in a healthy way.

13. Anorexia
 Anorexia is an attempt to
control your life and
emotions.
 Your self-esteem is based
entirely on how much you
weigh and how thin you are.
 You view weight loss as a way
to achieve happiness.
 Becoming thin is all that
matters; health is not a
concern.

14. Body dissatisfaction
Strict dieting
Low self-esteem
Difficulty expressing
feelings
History of physical or sexual
abuse
Family history of eating
disorders
Major Risk
Factors Of
Anorexia
Nervosa

15. Lack of energy and weakness
Slowed thinking; poor
memory
Dry, yellowish skin and brittle
nails
Constipation and bloating
Tooth decay and gum
damage
Dizziness, fainting, and
headaches
Growth of fine hair all over
the body and face
Physical
Effects Of
Anorexia
Nervosa

16. Family And Social
Pressures Include;
 Demands slenderness
 Criticize their children’s
bodies and appearance
 Stressful life events
Family
And
Social
Pressure

17. Treating anorexia
involves three steps:
Getting back to a healthy
weight
Starting to eat more food
Changing how you think
about yourself and food
Treatment
Of
Anorexia
Nervosa

18. The first priority in
anorexia treatment is
addressing and
stabilizing any serious
health issues.
Hospitalization may be
necessary if you are
dangerously
malnourished.
Medical
Treatment
for
Anorexia
Nervosa

19. A second component of
anorexia treatment is
nutritional counseling. A
nutritionist or dietician
will teach you about
healthy eating and proper
nutrition. The nutritionist
will also help you develop
and follow meal plans that
include enough calories to
reach or maintain a
normal, healthy weight.
Nutritional
Treatment
For
Anorexia
Nervosa

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