For the Love of Nancy is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by Paul Schneider.

Lead actress Tracey Gold was actually recovering from the disease while making the movie and used her own life experience for the portrayal of Nancy.

[1] Nancy, a recent high school graduate, finds herself grappling with uncertainty about the future.

As she struggles with an increasing obsession over her weight, she pushes away those around her, leading to growing concern from people who notice her drastic transformation.

With time and intervention, she begins to face her struggles and slowly works toward recovery, learning to open up about her challenges and take steps to regain control over her life.