The problem is a very serious mental problem. Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by self starvation. Anorexia is a very complex, often chronic, illnesses with physical and psychological ramifications. It is not just a problem with food or weight. It is attempt at using food and weight to deal with psychological and emotional problems (McKinney). Out of every two hundred American girls between the ages of twelve and eighteen, one will develop anorexia to some degree (Dove 2). This number is what upsets me. It may seem like a small number to you, but if you look at it in comparison, it is to many. Dove states what kind of home an anorectic patient comes from, Anorexia nervosa patients typically come from white, middle to upper-middle class families that place heavy emphasis on high achievement, perfection, eating patterns and physical appearance." This was even more surprising to me. These and many other reasons are why I came up with the solution that I came up with.Before I give you my solution let me explain why I think it can be solved. Anorexia is mostly a problem because of the standards that are a part of todays society. Most young girls believe that if the weighed a certain weight or looked a certain way, they would be really happy. Their self esteem is the major problem. Most problems with self esteem can start as early as grade school. In My Life Anorexic, Charlotte Carrington says about the kids that teased her when she was young, I never wanted to give them another reason to tease me, which is probably one of the many things that led me to become anorectic. She wasnt even overweight. She had a thin body frame, but her family had a history of weight problems, so she became worried that she would be overweight (Carrington). Just because overweight people werent accepted, she was worried about her generic makeup. Dove states a reason why they turn to their diet for control, The patient has a ...
