Condition
Eating disorder - anorexia
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 21 February 20051 min read
Key points
- 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).
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).
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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