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Anorexia Nervosa was first described in England in the 17th Century. Although it probably existed long before that. It was identified as an illness by modern medicine just over one hundred years ago by Professor Ernest Lasegue of the University of Paris. In recent years the condition has been the subject of considerable study. Anorexia Nervosa is defined as an “ intense fear of gaining weight or becoming visibly fat, even though underweight.” A person suffering from Anorexia is generally sensitive about being fat, and of losing control over the amount of food he/she eats. Anorexia nervosa is often considered to be just one of a broad spectrum of eating disorders. It is also, and more importantly, a psychological disorder. The onset age for this eating disorder is 14 and 18 years old and wealthy, white women are often the primary suspects. It is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control. A person with anorexia initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes a sign of control. The drive to become thinner is actually secondary to concerns about control and fears relating to their body. The person continues the endless cycle of restrictive eating, often to a point of starvation. This becomes an o