Anorexia Nervosa

Gingoog City Colleges, Inc.

Gingoog City

S.Y. 2011-2012

A Research Paper on

“ANOREXIA NERVOSA”

In – partial fulfillment of the requirement in

English III

Gladys Mae L. Abad

Submitted by:

Mr. Alex M. Robles

Submitted to:

March 22, 2013

Date of Submission:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to extend my warmest gratitude to the person who helped me make this research paper become good and presentable.

To our teacher in English, Mr. Alex M. Robles who gave this project that helped me learn and become responsible student, how to make this presentable, who share his knowledge, ideas, and guidance.

To my family, who gave their full support and serve as my inspiration that encourage me to work hard for my studies and also to my friends and classmates that are always there when I need help.

Above all, to our Almighty God who guided, enlightened, and helped me to overcome all the challenges that I’ve encountered.

Thank You!

INTRODUCTION

Anorexia Nervosa is a medical term for lack of appetite. It is an eating disorder that involves extreme weight loss to the point of damaging vital organs and even death. It is characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Anorexia Nervosa has many complicated implications and may be thought of as a lifelong illness that may never be truly cured, but managed over time. Anorexia Nervosa is the most severe of the three eating disorders. In fact, if not treated, it is a life threatening. Anorexia Nervosa occurs most often in teenage girl, but has also been noticed in boys.

Anorexia Nervosa, mental illness in which a person has an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of their weight and body shape. People with this illness believe themselves to be fat even when their weight is so low that their health is in danger. A person with anorexia nervosa severely restricts food intake and usually becomes extremely thin.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

“SKELETAL FRAMEWORK”

I – Background

II – Characteristic of Anorexia...