iet might be a strict vegetarian diet or it could become as extreme as Anorexia Nervosa.Daniel Johns of the band Silverchair suffered from Anorexia Nervosa for a few years. He could not deal with the stress of touring and recording. He felt like the only thing he had control over was his diet. Therefore, Daniel Johns became Anorexic. So, it is not just women who suffer from eating disorders. Although, it is more common because women have a higher fat ratio than men do and they are expected to look like the girls on the magazines. Looking fat is not always the cause of an eating disorder as seen in Daniel John’s case. Eating disorders can come as a result of stress or a desire to control something in one’s life or a desire to look thinner.Most college campuses offer help with eating disorders. It is such a common occurrence among college age persons that there are support groups and treatment centers all over the country on and off campus. At Gannet Health Services of Cornell University there are physicians that can provide the needed medical care, counseling and psychological services, nutritionists, and a nutrition clinic that provides specialized treatment for eating disorders. Personal hygiene can also cause health problems on college campuses. When one is living at home with their parents, their parents control their hygiene habits. If their room is dirty, they are required to clean it. Parents control how their child lives and daily habits including eating, sleeping, showering, cleaning, etc. In college the student can do whatever he chooses, whether it be showering three times a day or not at all, doing laundry once a week or not at all.A change in environment can take a toll on one’s body. The weather and climate alone can dramatically affect a person’s immune system. Living in college dorms is a constant battle against sickness and disease. Dormitories are a breeding ground for bacteria a...
