ANOREXIA

Anorexia is also known as anorexia nervosa, in Latin meaning "nervous want of appetite. Anorexia is a serious illness that effects every one out of one hundred U.S. woman. It is a psychological problem that has many physical effects, including death. I found this topic to be very interesting, since it affects a great amount of people, including a friend of mine. I think it is an illness that can be easily overlooked if …

…Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, provides hotline counseling, a national network of free support groups, referrals to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs to promote self-acceptance and healthy lifestyles. Anorexia is a very serious disease that many people do not know about. The effects are devastating, and can even be fatal. By doing this project, I hope to give people more information on the causes of anorexia, and the warning signs and effects.