The disease is mainly encountered in the western world and is more common among women in certain professions, such as models and ballet dancers.该病主要是遇到了在西方世界，是较为常见的妇女中，在某些行业，如模型和芭蕾舞蹈家。 Puberty, deaths in the family and other life stresses are all believed to be potential triggers of anorexia.青春期开始，在死亡的家庭和其他生活压力都相信他们是潜在引发厌食症。
There may also be peer pressure to lose weight, nasty comments from others about weight that trigger dieting or an unrealistic expectation of what a normal body weight should be.也可能有同侪的压力，减肥，污秽的评论别人，重量触发节食或不切实际的期望一个什么样的正常体重应该的。
Anorexia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening illness, and should be treated as soon as possible.神经性厌食症是一种潜在威胁生命的疾病，并应被视为尽快落实。 Sufferers should seek help, or be encouraged to do so.患者应寻求帮助，或鼓励它们这样做。
The cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown.事业神经性厌食症是未知之数。 Both biological and social factors play a part.生物和社会因素发挥作用。 People in certain professions, such as modeling and ballet dancing, are especially at risk.人们在某些专业，例如建模和芭蕾舞蹈，是特别危险。
What are the characteristics of the anorexia nervosa?什么是特征的神经性厌食症？
There is a strong, almost overwhelming fear of putting on weight, with sufferers preoccupied with the shape or size of their bodies.是有一个坚强有力，几乎是压倒性的恐惧作秀消瘦，患者忙于形状或大小，他们的尸体。
Rules are invented regarding how much food is allowed and how much exercise is needed after eating certain amounts of food.规则就发明了多少粮食，而不允许有多少演习后，需要吃一定量的食物。
Those suffering from anorexia pursue a very low ‘ideal’ weight.那些患有厌食症的追求非常低的’理想’的重量。
The weight loss may cause hormonal disturbances and women with anorexia nervosa may stop having periods.这种减肥可能导致荷尔蒙干扰和女性神经性厌食症可能停止过时期。
Body weight is maintained at least 15 per cent below that expected for a person’s height.体重维持在至少15 ％低于预期的是一个人的高度。
It is self-induced weight loss caused by avoiding fattening foods and may involve taking excessive exercise, using laxatives or diuretics or self-induced vomiting.这是自诱导重量造成的损失，避免育肥食品，可能涉及到过度运动，使用泻药或利尿剂或自我诱发呕吐。
What are the causes of anorexia nervosa?是什么原因，神经性厌食症？
The cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown; although it is likely that both inherent biological factors and factors in the patient’s social environment play a part.事业神经性厌食症是未知的，虽然它很可能既内在生物因素和因素，在病人的社会环境发挥作用。
The disease is mainly encountered in the western world and is more common among women in certain professions, such as models and ballet dancers.该病主要是遇到了在西方世界，是较为常见的妇女中，在某些行业，如模型和芭蕾舞蹈家。
Puberty, deaths in the family and other life stresses are all believed to be potential triggers of anorexia.青春期开始，在死亡的家庭和其他生活压力都相信他们是潜在引发厌食症。
There may also be peer pressure to lose weight, nasty comments from others about weight that trigger dieting or an unrealistic expectation of what a normal body weight should be.也可能有同侪的压力，减肥，污秽的评论别人，重量触发节食或不切实际的期望一个什么样的正常体重应该的。
What are the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa?什么是症状和体征神经性厌食症？
Sufferers may feel bloated, even after a small meal.患者可能会觉得臃肿，甚至经过一小宴。
They may lose interest in socializing with friends.他们可能会失去兴趣，社交与朋友。
Other side effects include tiredness, feeling cold, constipation and stomachache.其他副作用包括疲倦，感觉寒冷，便秘和胃痛。
Some patients also develop additional disorders such as bulimia.有些病人还可以发展更多的疾病，例如贪食症。
Weight loss of at least 15 per cent below the normal ideal body weight for a person of the same age and height.体重减轻至少百分之十五以下的正常理想体重是一个人的同年龄和身高。
Cessation of periods or delayed development in puberty.停止期或延迟发展，在青春期。
Self-induced weight loss.自诱导体重减轻。 Methods can include fasting, low food intake, excessive exercise, diuretic medicines (medicines that make you urinate more) laxatives, diet pills or vomiting.方法，可以包括禁食，低的食物摄入量，过度运动，利尿药（中药，使你小便以上）的泻药，减肥药或呕吐。 Sometimes people make themselves sick to lose weight.人们有时令自己生病减肥。 Others take excessive exercise.别人采取过度运动。
Sufferers have a constant fear of gaining weight, as well as a feeling of being fat, even when their weight is much less than that of other people of the same height.患者有一个不断担心增加体重，而且是一个感觉胖，甚至当他们的体重是大大低于其他人的同样的高度。
What is severe anorexia?什么是严重的厌食症？
People who do not receive treatment may become chronically ill or even die.人不接受治疗，有可能成为长期病患者或什至死亡。
Long spells without adequate intake of food can cause osteoporosis (fragile bones) and damage to the heart, liver, kidneys and brain.长期以来，符咒，没有摄入足够的食物可导致骨质疏松症（脆弱的骨头） ，并破坏心脏，肝脏，肾脏及脑部。
Anorexia can impede growth in the young and cause difficulties in concentration.厌食症可能阻碍增长，在青少年和造成困难的浓度。
People with anorexia nervosa may also experience mental health problems such as depression and increased risk of suicide.人的神经性厌食症也可以体验心理健康问题，如抑郁症，并增加自杀的危险性。
Treatment for anorexia治疗厌食症
Treatment will vary depending on the individual circumstances.治疗需视个别情况而定。 There is no one single treatment that has proven to be effective in all cases.不存在一个单一的治疗，已被证明能够有效于所有情况。 Treatment helps to:治疗有助于：
Restore the person to a healthy weight.恢复人，以健康的体重。
Restore healthy eating patterns.恢复健康的饮食模式。
Treat any physical complications or associated mental health problems.对待任何身体并发症，或与他们有联系的心理健康问题。
Address thoughts, feelings and beliefs concerning food and body image.解决思想，感情和信仰，涉及食品和身体形象。
Enlist family support.得到家庭的支持。
In some cases, medication is necessary, especially where there is depression or serious compulsive symptoms.在某些情况下，药物治疗是必要的，特别是在有抑郁症或严重的强迫症状。