Anorexia is also known as anorexia nervosa, in Latin meaning "nervous want of appetite. Anorexia is a serious illness that effects every one out of one hundred U.S. woman. It is a psychological problem that has many physical effects, including death. I found this topic to be very interesting, since it affects a great amount of people, including a friend of mine. I think it is an illness that can be easily overlooked if …showed first 75 words of 1167 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1167 total…Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, provides hotline counseling, a national network of free support groups, referrals to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs to promote self-acceptance and healthy lifestyles. Anorexia is a very serious disease that many people do not know about. The effects are devastating, and can even be fatal. By doing this project, I hope to give people more information on the causes of anorexia, and the warning signs and effects.