Anorexia Nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder that makes people believe they are fat, even when they are very skinny. Anorexia is not only a physical disorder, but also a physiological disorder. People who suffer from it often feel fat, even if others say otherwise, they are also afraid of gaining weight. To keep others from getting suspicious, they lie about how much they eat. Normally, people who weigh 15% less than the expected body weight suffer from anorexia. A misconception they develop is that they think the thinner they are, the more they are worth (self-esteem). Anorexia nervosa was first named and recognized in society in 1873. The name was given by Sir William Withey Gull. There are actually 2 types of anorexia nervosa. One type is where the person stops eating altogether (or sometimes eats and then vomits), and the other type is where they may eat very little food but exercise excessively. Nine out of ten patients suffering from anorexia are girls. Most people develop anorexia a few years after puberty or when they become young adults.. ...