Eating Disorders

Unit two

Reading Two

• High School Star Hospitalized

for

Eating Disorder

• Ashley Lindermann

• A high school famous gymnast who was hospitalised for anorexia.

Gymnastics

• Requirements of the sport • Balance• Agility• Strength• dedication

• Gymnastics stars might develop an eating disorder such as ‘anorexia’

What is Anorexia?

People with anorexia have an extreme

fear of weight gain and a distorted view

of their body size and shape.

* As a result, they can't maintain a normal body weight.

* Some people with anorexia restricttheir food intake by dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

*They hardly eat at all — and the small amount of food they do eat becomes an obsession .

Ashley faced tragic illness as a result of her gymnastics obsession.

• Obsession could have positive results when athletes win an Olympic gold medal.

• Obsession could also mean something dangerous.

• Both Tony Hawk and Ashley were obsessed about their sports.

• Tony Hawk found success through his obsession,

while

Ashley faced tragic illness as a result of her gymnastics obsession.