I'm doing a research paper on anorexia nervosa. I'm in high school and we're required to write a research paper. I'm really confused about what I should write about. My thesis is Popular culture contributes to anorexia. What should my topics and subtopics be?
2007-02-21 15:20:52 · 4 answers · asked by aNdwenNy 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The eating disorder of Anorexia Nervosa has been in existence for a long time. It's quite common among teenagers, and models. The demands of modern society adds pressure for the paper-thin image.
Only upon the death of Karen Carpenter; was this disorder made known and brought to the forefront.
Topics and subtropics could be:
The definition of it. The evolution of the disease. The causes of it. Who are at risks? What are the signs and symptoms? What are the treatments? How to avoid it? Try to include pictures.
Go to the following sites for numerous information:
What is Anorexia?
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Anorexia Nervosa
Fact sheet explaining what anorexia is, common symptoms, and treatment.
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Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)
Information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders.
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Anorexic Web
Explores the meaning, struggle, experience, causes, and cures of disordered eating through articles, pictures, and support information.
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Anorexia Nervosa - NAMI
Describes the common signs of anorexia nervosa, as well as the potential causes, and treatment options available for the life-threatening eating disorder.
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Anorexia Nervosa - Wikipedia
Describes the physiological, psychological, and sociological characteristics of the complex eating disorder anorexia nervosa.
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Something Fishy
Resources on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, including signs and symptoms, recovery information, cultural issues, and treatment finder.
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Anorexia in Males
Describes patterns common to men who suffer from anorexia. ... She raises the question, "Do anorexia nervosa in females and obligatory running ...
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Helps eating disorder victims and their families with services including telephone and online counseling, referrals, support groups, and consumer advocacy.
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Anorexia - Ask the Dietitian
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2007-02-21 15:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celebrities like Nicole Richie, Mary Kate Olsen, etc. and the girls that look up to them. Models that girls look up to and try to emulate. Sports that promote Anorexia like ballet, gymnastics and figure skating.
2016-05-23 21:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really famous photograph example on the disease. It is a man from a concentration camp. Which goes to show that not all the time it's not you that is starving yourself.
2007-02-21 15:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by accebere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can look it up in Wikipedia. And you'd get the idea of what to write in your paper.
Good luck...
2007-02-21 15:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by ira a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋