Anorexia
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Each year millions of people in the United States are affected by serious
and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders. The vast majority are
adolescents and young adult women. Approximately one percent of adolescents
girls develop nervosa, a dangerous condition in which they can
literally star ....
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.... and do not get treatment.
Family and friends can help recognize the problem and encourage the person
to seek treatment.
Anorexia nervosa is a disorder where people intentionally starve themselves.
It usually starts around the time of puberty and involves extreme weight
loss. Sometimes they must be hospitalized to prevent starvation because
food and weight become obsessions. For some, the compulsiveness shows up in
strange eating rituals, some even collect recipes and prepare gourmet
feasts ....
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