Eating disorder - anorexia

Alternative names
Anorexia Nervosa

Definition
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally accepted body weight, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. Inadequate calorie intake or excessive energy expenditure results in severe weight loss (see also bulimia and intentional weight loss).

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