Starving themselves to Death: Anorexia Nervosa

In groups of 4-5 people design the leaflet that should include the following points:

• What is Anorexia Nervosa?
• What characterizes a person who has Anorexia Nervosa?

• What are the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa?

• Who is more at risk to develop this eating disorder?

• What leads a person to continue loosing weight?

• Is there a sole factor or a combination of factors that leads a person to this eating disorder?

Following this leaflet you are requested to do some personal reflection on the following statments:

• Do you think a person with anorexia suffers from hunger panes?
• Do you think that a person with anorexia is happy with his/her life?
• Do you think prevention is better than cure for such people?
• How can society help these people?