Anorexia+Nervosa

Angela and Gabby G

=**__Anorexia Nervosa: "Loss of Appetite"__**=


 * __WHY anorexia:__**
 * pressure from society
 * stress


 * __Symptoms:__**
 * Severe fainting
 * Fine Hair
 * Stop of menstrual cycle
 * Weakness
 * Palms and feet turn yellow, due to lack of nutrients
 * Constipation
 * Always cold


 * __Signs:__**
 * Excessive amount of exercise
 * Negative attitude towards themselves
 * Intense fear of gaining weight
 * Refuses to eat to get nutrition
 * Loses at least 15% of their body weight
 * Insists they are fat even if none is actually there
 * Preoccupied with his or her body image

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/anorexianervosa.htm
 * __Treatment:__**
 * promote weight gain
 * promote healthy eating patterns
 * enlist family support
 * therapy
 * specific treatment facilities
 * __SOURCES:__**
 * __SOURCES:__**