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Anorexia vs. Obesity

Anorexia Vs. Obesity Compare / Contrast paper St. Johns River State College



Authors Note This paper was prepared for English Composition 1 Taught by Dr. John Howard

 Being an anorexic or dealing with anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation. Anorexia Nervosa is having a nervous loss of appetite. Looking at a person it is clear to see bones being visible as an indication of anorexia. It is also visibly clear to tell if a person is obese. They will stand extremely unhealthy and overweight. The obese person will also often find it uncomfortable in airplanes and car seats. The BMI (Body Mass Index) tells someone according to their height and weight if they are obese. BMI will sometimes classify a person as obese that is clearly not because it is just going by your height and weight; but the BMI will never miss someone that is obese. Our unfair and judgmental society places a great deal of importance on physical attractiveness and it is not fair to those that are dealing with eating disorders.  Some Physical similarities between anorexia and obesity is they both are eating disorders, malnutrition is a key factor, and will cause different cardio vascular problems. Emotional similarities between the two include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional suffering. I feel more sympathy toward people with anorexia because they are so unhealthy looking, skinny and frail but they feel fat and unsatisfied with their bodies. Obese, according to the BMI is anything classified over thirty. Obesity is not a permanent state, with some exercise and slight improvement to their food intake pounds would come off. With anorexia they have a strong phobia of gaining weight so consuming food scares them. Living with all of these emotional and physical problems can cause complications and even start effecting ones sleep.  Anorexic body image is very distinct and distorted, mainly just skin and bones. They may lose hair on top of their head but will find new hair growth called lanugo all over their body to keep warm. Anorexic’s have an intense fear of gaining weight which causes them to have extreme dieting and obsessive exercising. Once a female has lost so much weight it is possible for her to stop her own menstruation. Common health hazards are having a slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Weakness and loss of muscle causes early osteoporosis. 10-15% of those with anorexia literally starve themselves to death; others die because of cardiovascular dysfunction.  Obesity is too much fat or weight according to the BMI. An obese person is very large and tends to have a hard time finding attractive clothes. The extra fat adds pain to the body’s joints making the back and knees hurt, or even cause ankles and feet to swell. The extra weight causes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, increased sweating and even acne. The extra fat is detrimental when having surgery. Either before or after the surgery the chance of complications are greater. Heart disease and stroke are the two most common health effects from overweight. Obesity is caused from over eating, eating out of boredom, stress, cravings, and addiction to food.  Cardiovascular and respiratory disease can develop in both anorexia and obesity. Whether you love food or hate food, the body needs food. The body needs good nutritional meals, lots of water, and some extra fiber to make the body healthy. Stop smoking and start engaging in physical activities to make the lungs healthier. If these things are not done and an obese person continues to eat and be lazy and an anorexic person continues to starve and deteriorate, the effects will remain detrimental. Ignore the mirror and social factors and do not try to be like the models on TV, get help, no one should live with these diseases. The feeling of being accepted and beautiful is a desire for anyone; don’t fall into a vicious cycle of emotional suffering, depression, and anxiety caused by these disorders, get help now!

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