Question

Explain Anorexia Nervosa in your own words​

Answer 1

Answer:

Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa — often simply called anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.

Answer 2

Answer:

An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.

Anorexia is characterised by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight.

C O M M O N

More than 1 million cases per year (India)

Treatable by a medical professional

Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong

Usually self-diagnosable

Lab tests or imaging not required

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