A Brief Note On Western Iowa Tech Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa Alma I Puga Western Iowa TechAnorexia Nervosa According to the National Institute of Mental Health, death from starvation, or medical complications, heart attacks or kidney failure, affects 1 out of every 10 cases of Anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is most common in young adolescents girls . People diagnosed with this disorder have a distorted view of themselves and a fear of gaining weight. They often restrict how much food they eat in order to stop gaining weight or continue to loose weight. Anorexia is a serious disease that has many symptoms that should be watched out for, treated, and studied to better understand and become aware of the disorder (n.d). Physical symptoms of anorexia are similar to those of starvation, however, emotional and behavioral issues become a major component to look out for as well. Anorexia is equated with â€Å"loss of appetite† because people with anorexia resist the normal body signs that come with craving food (National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI] , n.d.). Often times food rituals will take place where they will eliminates or portion out food:The lack of food or low food intake results in inadequate nutrition. The body soon slows down in order to conserve energy which in turn, results in loss of menstruation, constipation, irregular heart rhythms (Smith Segal, 2016). Not only that but the most common sign is extreme weight loss and a thin appearance. As well as dizziness or