deadline #6 grammer assignment

I'm correcting a paper i had to write in my psy 101 class a few years ago.


Eating disorders are very common among teenage girls. Some cases are more severe then others, but it’s a growing epidemic that is spreading all over the country.
There are a few types of eating disorders. One is anorexia; this is where the person will eat very little or none at all during the day and week. It's a very serious disorder that can be fatal in many cases if not treated. Scientists categorize anorexia as losing more than 15 lbs or more below the normal body weight, the victims are very afraid to gain weight. Anorexia can cause irregular heartbeat, shrinking bones, mineral loss, low body temperature, a peach fuzz type body hair over the surface of their skin, osteoporosis, and permanent stunned growth. These are just a few of the serious affects to this disease.
Bulimia is categorized as 2 or more binges a week for at least 3 months and is followed by purging or vomiting. This is common in both younger men, teenage girls, and young women. In the cases of most men, they are involved in some kind of sport, most commonly in wrestling. These days purging is more common, it’s easier to get away with and teens are finding its easier to keep control. Most cases teens start out with anorexia and move to bulimia to keep the suspicion down and *its easier to hide. They also can coexist. Reasons that teens get involved with purging is to punish themselves for failing not to eat. They also feel overwhelmed with the food surrounding them and the pressures of being over weight or having the image of the perfect body. The victims can suffer from cardiac arrhythmias, esophageal tears, electrolyte disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, and dental problems; such as tooth decay and loss. Bulimia is also very serious and can cause irreversible effects that will cause fatal damage.

Eating disorders are a very serious matter and cause emotional problems and can be a result of emotional stress. He/She can see themselves as fat and ugly and aren’t able to please any one. They form bad self esteem and use this as a way to take control of their own life.