Anorexia Nervosa is a disorder marked by the pursuit of extreme thinness and by extreme weight loss. According to the DSM-5, a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa is made when an individual purposely takes in too little nourishment, resulting in body weight which is very low and below that of other people of similar age and gender. The individual is also very fearful of gaining weight, or repeatedly seeks to prevent weight gain despite low body weight (Comer, 2015). Nina’s life is driven by her obsession with ballet and performing the most perfect dance. In order to become the ideal ballerina, Nina must also perfect her body. “Ballet dancers experience particular pressure to be thin and physically light—for appearance, ease of movement and because
