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AISYAH ATHIRA BINTI ISA

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(say "an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOHsuh")

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

ANOREXIA IS A TYPE OF EATING DISORDER

They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin

EOPLE WITH ANOREXIA NERVOSA

 Usually starts in the teen years and

adulthood

Distorted body self-perception Fear of gaining weight Anorexia affects females far more often
than males.

THE CAUSES OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Cultural Pressures Psychological Family Issues

Genetic Factors

Environment

 Low self-esteem Poor body image Depression Need for control Perfectionism Need to feel special or
unique

PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES

CULTURAL PRESSURES
In many societies, being extremely thin
is the standard of beauty for women.

Women are bombarded with messages

form the media that they must diet.

The pressure to maintain a specific

weight and appearance.

GENETIC FACTORS
Anorexia nervosa occurs eight times
more often in people who have relatives with the disorder.

Anorexia nervosa occurs more often in

families with a history of depression or alcohol abuse.

FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
People with the disorder are more likely
to be overprotective and suffocating.

Families that may increase the chance

of developing anorexia nervosa are being physically or sexually abusive and criticizing a childs weight or shape.

The resulting cycle makes it more difficult to stop the disorder and become healthy again
Casual Factor
- Psychological - Cultural - Genetic - Family

Dieting to increase feeling of self worth and self control

Dissatisfaction with body weight and shape

Starvation Symptoms - Reactions from other - Emotional needs filled

CONCLUSION

Anorexia nervosa is one of dangerous disease that may suffer throughout life. Anorexia nervosa can be prevent early by refer to medical psychologist.

The longer the disease goes on, the more difficult it is to treat as well.