anorexia nervosa
1) a) Several people in the world today suffer from a serious, life-threatening eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. b) Anorexia nervosa is defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within a 15 percent of an individual’ normal body weight. Anorexia literally means loss of appetite. People who suffer from anorexia nervosa ignore hunger and their desire to eat. c) Today there will be an understanding of the signs, the physical effects, and how to prevent anorexia nervosa. 2) a) There are several signs to indicate someone may have the disorder, anorexia nervosa.