Anorexia Nervosa Overview

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that makes people obsessed with their weight and their food. People with anorexia nervosa are trying to maintain a weight that is well below normal for their age and height. To prevent weight gain or keep losing weight, people with anorexia nervosa may die of starvation or excessive exercise.

Anorexia (-oh-REK-see-uh) is not really nervous about the food. It is an unhealthy way to try to deal with emotional problems. When you have anorexia nervosa, which often equate thinness with you.

Anorexia nervosa can be difficult to overcome. But with treatment, you can get a better idea of ​​who you are, back to healthy eating and reverse some of anorexia are serious complications.