Category: Eating Disorders

Abstract Anorexia nervosa among the eating disorders which is considered in the psychiatric illness. There are categories that have been advanced in the diagnosis of this illness. This paper has critically examined the various research findings related to this disorder, various interventions that are common in treatments of the illness, prevention strategies, its historical backgrounds,…

Anorexia Nervosa: Overview and Symptoms Becoming infamously well-known in the 20th century, when beauty standards reinforced the images of painfully slim people, anorexia nervosa (AN) still remains one of major health concerns. Although the phenomenon of anorexia nervosa is typically viewed as the effect of the environmental influences, particularly, the absence of food or specific…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical Discourse on the Causes of Anorexia Criticisms of Historical Etiologies Genetic Predisposition as an Explanation Conclusion References Introduction To combat any disease, one has to know its etiology  that is, the set of causes that lead to the emergence of a medical condition  which often proves to be…

Diagnosis Bulimia nervosa The patient has been showing the tendency to vomit after every instance of food intake, which is the primary sign of bulimia (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). According to the existing definition, the diagnosis of bulimia aligns with the observed symptoms fully (Miller et al., 2021). Therefore, the problem of bulimia is the…

Dietary issues are characterized by the change in behavior, physique, and mental state. People tend to think that it is normal if a high school student decides to consume fewer carbs due to body disappointment. Nonetheless, continuous unhealthy dieting can transform into a habit which demonstrates a hazardous eating issue. The average age of starting…

Table of Contents Introduction Compare and Contrast More Likely to Suffer Contributing to Anorexia Nervosa Consequences of Eating Disorders Treatment and Support Conclusion References Introduction People do not always understand the severity of eating disorders and the difficulty of their treatment. Perhaps, that happens because, for the general public, food intake seems a natural and…

Critical analysis surrounding Tsitsi Dangarembgas Nervous Conditions, has frequently focused on the portrayal of Nyashas eating disorder in relation to Westernised notions of feminism. For instance, Supriya Nair explains: It is interesting that in a larger context of severe malnutrition, Nyasha suffers from anorexia nervosa and bulimia, disorders generally associated with white, middle-class women. Readings…

What is an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders are a common medical condition that can affect anyone. It is a disorder that is caused by various behavioral conditions. Eating disorders cause a disruption in eating and the way food is digested. Anyone who suffers from eating disorders will often develop unusual behaviors and attitudes that will…

Eating disorders are more complicated than just unhealthy dietary habits. At their core, theyre attempts to deal with emotional issues and involve distorted, self-critical attitudes about weight, food, and body image. Its these negative thoughts and feelings that fuel the damaging behaviors. Social media acts as a breeding place for these harsh degrading feelings to…

Questions have lingered in the minds of various scholars as to whether beauty pageants are a way of objectifying women. This has triggered extensive examination of the event with respect to various societal norms and notions. Beauty pageants refer to the beauty contest. The competition primarily aims at the judgment and the ranking of the…