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Anorexia

Published on Dec 09, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Anorexia

BY: Victoria Alvarez, Desi Acosta

Eating disorder that makes people lose more weight than is considered healthy for their age and weight

Types of anorexia

  • Restricting- weight loss is achieved by restrictingcalories
  • Purging- weight loss is achieved by vomiting or using laxatives and diuretics

Causes

  • Depression loneliness, insecurity, pressure to be perfect, or feeling out of control. "Things that no amount of dieting or weight loss can cure."

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Treatment

  • Hospital stay- weight loss and medical problems are severe
  • Learn new coping techniques
  • In the process, don't reject treatment