Ami+Zacker--Anorexia+FAQs

A: About 10-15 percent of anorexics will die each year A: Both can get it, but girls get it more than guys do. Girls have natural feelings and hormones that affect their emotions and guys don’t have them. Ninety percent of anorexics are girls and ten percent are guys. Overall, both genders have an equal chance of becoming anorexic, but girls are the main population of those who get it. **//Q: Why are people anorexic?//** A: People are mainly anorexic to cope with emotions on their own. They can’t do it alone and they feel lost in the world, so they try to take control over their own body by not eating and training the mind. Also, a low self esteem and harsh childhood/ life drives the brain of many to anorexia. Q: How many people are affected by anorexia each year? //** A: About five to ten percent A: Anorexia has physical and emotional effects. Some physical effects include… - loss of hair - always being cold, even in the summer - dry skin There are many more, but those are the most common. By not eating, the nutrients and calcium you need, is gone, therefore making the body adjust. Emotional causes include… - can’t think right - depression - stress There are other emotional causes but the ones listed are seen the most. The body is unhealthy and confused, so it’s trying to move on but your mind is on its own. Trying to cope with anorexia cannot be done alone. Back to 8th Grade AT LA 3-4
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