1. Anorexia nervosa Zakharova Alina Class 10 Gatchina School №4

2. Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight, as well as a distorted body self-perception.

3. History The history of anorexia nervosa begins with descriptions of religious fasting dating from the Hellenistic era and continuing into the medieval period. A number of well known historical figures, including Catherine of Siena and Mary, Queen of Scots are believed to have suffered from the condition anorexia.

4. Symptoms Depression: may frequently be in a sad, lethargic state Solitude: may avoid friends and family; becomes withdrawn and secretive Cheeks may become swollen because of enlargement of the salivary glands caused by excessive vomiting Swollen joints Abdominal distension Bad breath (from vomiting or starvation-induced ketosis) Hair loss or thinning Fatigue Rapid mood swings

5. Anorexia nervosa most often has its onset in adolescence and is more prevalent among adolescent females than adolescent males. However, more recent studies show the onset age has decreased from an average of 13 to 17 years of age to 9 to 12. While it can affect men and women of any age, race, and socioeconomic and cultural background, anorexia nervosa occurs in ten times more females than males.

6. Alternative medicine Yoga: In preliminary studies individualized yoga treatment has shown positive results for use as an adjunctive therapy to standard care. The treatment was shown to reduce eating disorder symptoms, including food preoccupation, which decreased immediately after each session. Scores on the Eating Disorder Examination decreased consistently over the course of treatment.

7. No Anorexia!