Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is defined by the persistent restriction of energy intake, intense fear of gaining weight and disturbance in self-perceived weight or shape.




Individuals may control food and weight as a means of controlling areas of life that feel out of control, or as a way of expressing complex or concerning emotions.


  • Restricted energy intake, leading to lower than normal body weight and, often, the loss of a considerable amount of weight in a short period of time
  • An intense fear of gaining weight, even when the individual is already underweight, starved or malnourished
  • Disturbed body image, including extreme emphasis on their appearance and the perception that they are overweight despite being considerably under weight.


















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