Prevalence of Anorexia Nervosa and Somatic Anxiety to Adhere Low Carbohydrate Diet: An Individualized Intervention

Objective: The purpose of the study is to compare the prevalence of anorexia nervosa in adults of Pakistan and adhere them to low carbohydrate diet. This study ensure that the patient can return to normal diet after effective intervention. Methodology: This study became executed as descriptive research design conducted on 13 anorexia nervosa patients in Pakistan. The scores of underweight participants were calculated and their carbohydrate levels were checked through their medical reports. Result: From the entire variety of participants 84% had been determined as having occurrence of anorexia nervosa from which left over 16% had contemplation for anorexia nervosa. Only 64% participants cooperated well to maintain normal diet and adherence to low carbohydrate meal. Conclusion: Anorexia nervosa cause by somatic anxiety and it is required to take nutrition but low carbohydrate diet which balanced the fats and maintain the weight. Key words: anorexia nervosa, somatic anxiety, weight loss, weight gain.