IntroductionEating disorders are psychological problems characterized by an obsession with food and weight. There are four general categories of eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa, Binge eating and Bulimia nervosa. However, this disorder affects individuals of different age groups; has become more popular among teenagers these days. For the purposes of this research plan, the author will focus on the age group between 15 and 19 years because the adolescents most vulnerable to eating disorders fall in this age group. Furthermore, by doing so it will also be possible to verify the meaning of this research and apply it to today's lifestyle. Anorexia is a medical condition in which young people, especially at the beginning of puberty, begin to starve themselves thinking they are overweight, even though they are not. They remain under this illusion and as a result of their caution become extremely thin, bordering on ill health or sometimes death. Eating disorders in adolescents have become a cause for concern as they are a disease that affects young people in today's society. The aim of this research is to identify the root cause of eating disorders in adolescents and help the young generation to play a vital role in tomorrow's future.Literature ReviewCauses of AnorexiaThe causes of anorexia are complex and no single one has been identified factor. The true cause of these disorders appears to stem from many factors, including genetics, media-related disorders, parental behaviors, psychological factors, and negative family influence. Anorexia NervosaParentlink (2008) describes anorexia as a disease in which the individual starves himself/herself even if they are hungry and is seen as very thin. Theft...... middle of paper ......d happy life. If they receive adequate care from their family, adolescents are less likely to suffer from eating disorders. This therefore means that parents can control the eating habits of teenagers with maximum supervision. Since family lifestyle tends to influence the eating habits of teenagers. In recent studies by Fornari and Dancyger (2003) it is noted that in a family where parents exercise excessive control, an adolescent tends to give a lot of importance to appearance, following a diet or criticizing physical appearance can cause anorexia. In this case it is the family's task to provide support and care for the general development of the children for a better future. Yoon et al. (2005) argued that families, friends, and partners play a role in the development of anorexia and other eating disorders through generating and transmitting different messages about the thin ideal.