Anorexia
When Does Skinny Become Dangerous?
Anorexia Statistics
- Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents
- 40 – 60% of high school girls diet
- 50% of girls between the ages of 13 and 15 believe they are overweight
- 80% of 13 year old girls have dieted
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Symptoms of Anorexia
Physical - Thin appearance with bones that protrude, insomnia
Emotional - Very irritable
Social - Social withdrawal
Behavioral - Dieting, fasting, or refusal to eat
Celebrity with Anorexia
Lady Gaga
- A famous musical artist who is known for her crazy costumes
- When she first started her career as a music artist, she got depression from the harsh new judgement and had struggles with her weight and people’s comments on her body
- This developed into anorexia, which she struggled with for 10 years before finally recovering
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Anorexia Help
Provider Name - The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Helpline Number - The ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline 630-577-1330
Helpline Email - anadhelp@anad.org