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Anorexia And Bulimia - Term Papers

Anorexia And Bulimia

Anorexia Nervosa: a condition characterized by intense fear of gaining weight
or becoming obese, as well as a distorted body image, leading to an excessive
weight loss from restricting food intake and excessive exercise.
Bulimia: an eating disorder in which persistent overconcern with the body weight
and shape leads to repeat episodes of binging (consuming large amounts of food
in a short time) associated with induced vomiting.

To support our definitions we interviewed Dr. David Praul of
Charter Hospital by fax.

1. Is there a typical sufferer of Anorexia or Bulimia?

While anorexics are often members of the middle class or affluent
society, recent findings show sufferers come from ...

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Nervosa and Bulimia?
There are many theories, but no clear picture. It is an over
simplification to blame the mass media's presentation to blame the mass media's
presentation of the ideal shape: though western society's increased emphasis on
the slim, fit body places pressure on many people.
We know there are many factors affecting the development of the
disorders- biological, psychological and sociological- so the relationship
between parent and child need not to be seen as the dominant cause. However the
reluctance to mature physically (sexually) and emotionally, and the issues of
personal control between parent and child, could contribute to some cases of
anorexia.
Low self -esteem and poor body image contributes to both disorders; and
it seems life crises- such as changing relationships, childbirth or death- may
trigger the eating disorders.

3. What are the side-effects of Anorexia and Bulimia?
These are described more fully in Anorexia and Bulimia ...

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Added: 8/4/2006 03:13:56 AM
Category: Health & Medicine
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