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Anorexia and Bulimia: Eating Disorders

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Anorexia and Bulimia: Eating Disorders er en engelsk-opgave til 9. klasse, afleveret til karakteren 7. Fylder 2 sider (271 ord, ca. 1 min. læsning) og blev publiceret 6. oktober 2014.

This document provides an overview of anorexia and bulimia, focusing on their definitions, typical age of onset, and distinguishing features. It details symptoms such as weight loss, fear of obesity, perfectionism, and the use of laxatives or vomiting. The text also highlights the core differences in weight presentation and compensatory mechanisms between the two disorders.

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Clear and informative overview of anorexia and bulimia, describing symptoms and differences. Good structure and relevant content for students.
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Faglig dybde
7
Kilder
7
Fuldstændighed
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  • anorexia
  • body image
  • bulimia
  • eating disorders
  • mental health
  • symptoms
  • weight loss
  • youth

Anorexia is eating disorders primarily affecting girls aged 12-20 years, boys can also get it. The disease is characterized by:

Weight loss induced by avoiding fatty foods, a lot of work out, take medicine (laxatives, water tablets) or by induction of emesis.

Strong fear of obesity and weight gain and frequent weightings. You feel too thick.

Many rules for meals and exercise.

Perfectionism.

Low self-esteem.

Anxiety or panic disorder.

Tendency to depression or suicidal thoughts.

Disease often becomes part of identity.

Cessation of menstruation.

Cessation of menstruation

Change in hormone and stuffskilte

Anorexia shows first of weight loss. The person is extremely underweight, and is afraid of gaining. The sick is strongly underweight, but trying to lose weight more. She eats nothing and tries to avoid high-calorie foods. The diseases often have a need to control everything the family eats. She is so much preoccupied with her weight that she didn’t have time think about something else, and want to lose weight all the time. People with anorexia typically deny that she is sick, and needs help.

Facts about anorexia:

• Fear of obesity.

• An experience of being very overweight and a strong desire to be thinner.

• Having at least 15% of normal weight.

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