ANOREXIA

Characterized by a pursuit of thinness that leads to self starvation

SYMPTOMS/ BEHAVIOR

• May exhibit unusual behaviors with regards to foods
• May collect recipes or prepare elaborate meals for others
• May adopt ritualistic behaviors at mealtime
• Withdraw from friends, family and activities

AFFECT THE BODY

• Can't think right
• Fear of gaining weight
• Sad, moody, irritable
• Bad memory
• Fainting
• Changes in brain chemistry

RISK FACTORS

• Personality
• Psychological factors
• Family influence
• Media
• Subcultures existing within society

STATISTICS

• one study showed that 55% of college women thought that they were overweight though only 6% were
• 94% of one sample of women wanted to be smaller than they currently were
• 96% thought they were larger than the current societal ideal
• Half of the women in a study said they would rather be hit by a truck than be fat

TREATMENT OPTIONS

• Psychotherapy counseling treatment
• Therapy
• Medical treatment
• Rehab

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