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1 Eating Disorders Unit two

2 Reading Two High School Star Hospitalized for Eating Disorder

3 Ashley Lindermann A high school famous gymnast who was hospitalised for anorexia.

4 Gymnastics Requirements of the sport Balance Agility Strength
dedication Gymnastics stars might develop an eating disorder such as ‘anorexia’

5 What is Anorexia? People with anorexia have an extreme
fear of weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape.

6 * As a result, they can't maintain
a normal body weight. * Some people with anorexia restrict their food intake by dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise. *They hardly eat at all — and the small amount of food they do eat becomes an obsession .

7 Ashley faced tragic illness as a result of her gymnastics obsession.

8 Obsession could have positive results when athletes win an Olympic gold medal.
Obsession could also mean something dangerous.

9 Both Tony Hawk and Ashley were obsessed about their sports.
Tony Hawk found success through his obsession,

10 while Ashley faced tragic illness as a result of her gymnastics obsession.


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