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According to the American Anorexia Bulimia Association, more than five million Americans suffer from eating disorders. ... (Vollstadt 3) Eating disorders can be expected to grow, until people feel good enough about themselves to stop putting themselves through these torturous procedures, and learn how to be healthy. ... (Referral Internet)
An eating disorder is defined as the use of food to work out a person’s emotional problems. (Kranz 3) People with eating disorders become addicted to eating or dieting. ... (Kranz 5) Sometimes it is genetics that trigger eating disorders. People with relatives who have eating disorders are much more likely to have one themselves. A chemical imbalance in the brain, which may cause depression, anxiety, and/or obsessive compulsive behavior, may lead to eating disorders. The three major types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and compulsive eating. ... (Kranz 52) Some feel as though they do not deserve everyday pleasures, and deprive themselves of situations that will bring them these, such as eating. ... (Kranz 52) Another warning sign is strange eating rituals, such as cutting food into tiny pieces or chewing a lot. This may give the impression that they are actively eating more than they actually are. ... Even if they do enjoy it while eating, they may continue to eat even after they are full, and they end up feeling guilty and ashamed.
Approximate Word count = 1097
Approximate Pages = 4.4
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