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Anorexia Nervosa

Why do people develop Anorexia Nervosa?

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  • peer pressure
  • media and its love of skinny people
  • celebrities / models with this disorder
  • having social issues with family and friends / wanting to be accepted
  • their own feelings low self-worth

47% of girls claim they want to lose weight based on the physical appearances of celebrities.

This website is designed for students, parents, and teachers to learn more about this condition. This was done in hopes to help save lives and educate people on the seriousness of the issue.