... strikes women around the time when they are beginning puberty and has also been known to happen in the late teens and early twenties. This state of starvation leads to a loss of 150elow normal body weight. Of the 7 million women between the ages 15 and 35 who have anorexia, 65 percent will die due to the complications of the disorder (Wellness Web 2). Anorexia often occurs as a result of emotional problems. Control over eating may be the only area where they feel they have control. Part of recovery often involves helping the anorexic gain independence (Greenberg 114). Anorexia may not be noticed in its early stages because it usually starts as an innocent diet. It is important to notice this disease in either yourself a family member or a friend before it is full blown (Wellness Web 2). Some signs of an anorexic are; the person will ...

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