Individuals with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of becoming obese, even as weight loss progresses.
Most individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa strongly deny the disorder.
Anorexics experience a sense of control by restricting food intake and often turn away from food in an attempt to cope with life's stresses. Studies suggest 1 in 250 young women may be suffering from anorexia nervosa. Approximately 90 percent of the persons suffering from this eating disorders are women. Reduction in food intake, denial of hunger and decrease in consumption of high carbohydrate and fat-containing foods. Prolonged exercising despite fatigue and weakness.