Why is Teenager Anorexia Dangerous?
Teen anorexia nervosa is psychological and emotional disorder that affects the young girls more than the boys (although there are some report cases among boys). This eating disorder is characterized by weight loss or failure to gain weight. Teen anorexics believe that they are fat and have an obsession to lose weight by depriving their body of nutrients and healthy food. This can damage the body in the long run. The anorexics experience fatigue and weakness. Studies reveal that they are also hungry but abstain from eating because of fear from putting on excess weight. When your body is deprived of the necessary nutrients, it affects the hormone secretion of the body. There is a complete shut down of hormones because of the lack of body fat. When body stops hormone production, it will affect the menstrual cycle leading to infertility problems in girls. When minerals such as sodium, zinc, calcium and potassium are denied to the body through healthy diet, it can cause heart failure due to
