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Article: Anorexia
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- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
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Anorexia
Fear of Fat
What Causes Anorexia?
What Can Happen When Someone Has Anorexia?
What Can Be Done About Anorexia?
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Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-a) is an
eating disorder*
involving excessive dieting, preoccupation with food, distorted body image, fear of getting fat, and rapid, significant weight loss. The disorder primarily affects young women
.
* eating disorder
- is a condition in which a person
’
s eating behaviors and food habits are so unbalanced that they cause physical and emotional problems.
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Eating disorders
Food and nutrition
Weight loss
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