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Line 14: − Many factors of society are at times credited with causing the number of eating disorders to increase. For example, the [[media]] perception of larger-than-average bodies as 'too fat', or something that must be changed via dieting, can contribute to many having an unhealthy body image. Also, some have cited society's pressure on women to be thin and desirable, and on men to be large and muscular, as something that can enhance eating disorders.+ − + − ==Variations== − Anorexia nervosa in males has been referred to in the popular media as "manorexia", although this is not a recognized medical term.<ref>[http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=87993 Definition of Manorexia]</ref> This disorder is commonly seen in depressed and/or [[homosexual]] men, where they take on the wasted appearance of starving children in [[third world]] countries. − Another variation of AN is the so-called "wannarexia". It affects generally a young female under 13 years of age who believes anorexia nervosa is a lifestyle choice rather than a [[mental illness]].<ref>[http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/wannarexia-when-death-becomes-trendy Wannarexia: When Death Becomes Trendy]</ref> Often she makes an active decision to "start ana" in order to drop a few pounds. She may engage in anorexic behaviors such as self-starvation, but the root of her dieting is not the same as one who genuinely suffers from an eating disorder.
rewrite - removing idea that Anorexia is a "cause" ... it's just the name of this eating disorder
'''Anorexia nervosa''' is a [[syndrome]] marked by severe [[crash diet]]ing and [[fast]]ing, often motivated by a belief that one is "too fat" despite being well below average weight.
'''Anorexia nervosa''' is a destructive cycle of self-starvation associated with "underlying issues of control, perfectionism, and self-perception."<ref> [http://www.medicinenet.com/anorexia_nervosa/page5.htm#toch Anorexia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment] </ref>
It is a disorder in which the individual has a body image distortion and an intense fear of becoming [[overweight]] and therefore eats far too little to sustain normal body functions. It usually manifests itself in an extremely unhealthy body image. If left untreated, it can lead to serious physiology injury or death. Anorexia is frequently stimulated by the wide publicity given to [[fashion industry values]].
It generally involves severe [[crash diet]]ing and [[fast]]ing, often motivated by a belief that one is "too fat" despite being well below average weight.
Individuals who do this typically have a body image distortion and an intense fear of becoming [[overweight]] and therefore eat far too little to sustain normal body functions. They usually have an extremely unhealthy body image. If they do not get treatment, their behavior can lead to serious physiology injury or death.
Some people think anorexia is stimulated by the wide publicity given to [[fashion industry values]].
*Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It is a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female.<ref>[http://www.4women.gov/faq/easyread/anorexia-etr.htm]</ref>
*Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It is a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female.<ref>[http://www.4women.gov/faq/easyread/anorexia-etr.htm]</ref>
== Factors Credited As Contributory ==
== Factors Credited As Contributory ==
The [[media]] perception of larger-than-average bodies as 'too fat', or something that must be changed via dieting, can contribute to many having an unhealthy body image. Also, some have cited society's pressure on women to be thin and desirable, and on men to be large and muscular, as something that can enhance eating disorders.
Research has also suggested that biological factors contribute to the occurrence of anorexia. For example, eating disorders in general have a [[heritability index]] of about 0.50<ref>Klump KL, Kaye WH, & Strober M (2001). The evolving genetic foundations of eating disorders. ''Psychiatry Clinics of North America, 24'', 212-225.</ref> Anorexia appears to be linked to dysfunction in [[brain]] [[serotonin]] symptoms.<ref>Kaye WH, Frank GK, Bailer UF, Henry SE, Meltzer CC, et al. (2005). Serotonin alterations in anorexia and bulimia nervosa: New insights from imaging studies. ''Physiology & Behavior, 85'', 73-81.</ref>
Research has not ruled out the possibility that biological factors contribute to the occurrence of anorexia. Anorexia appears to be linked to dysfunction in [[brain]] [[serotonin]] symptoms.<ref>Kaye WH, Frank GK, Bailer UF, Henry SE, Meltzer CC, et al. (2005). Serotonin alterations in anorexia and bulimia nervosa: New insights from imaging studies. ''Physiology & Behavior, 85'', 73-81.</ref>
==Notes==
==Notes==