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== "Anorexia" vs "anorexic" vs anorexia nervosa == |
== "Anorexia" vs "anorexic" vs anorexia nervosa == |
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Anorexic is a description of somebody with the stereotypical thin, frail, malnourished appearance. The appearance is classically associated with anorexia, although in rare cases do patients end up becoming anorexic. An anorexic or [[anorectic]] is also a description given to substances that cause anorexia for weight loss purposes. |
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[[Anorexia nervosa]] is an [[eating disorder]] characterized by food restriction due to the strong desire to remain thin. It is considered a mental health diagnosis where people see themselves as [[Obesity|obese]] regardless of their weight or appearance.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml|title=NIMH » Eating Disorders|website=www.nimh.nih.gov|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> The person does not necessarily exhibit anorexia as a symptom in their quest to restrict food intake.<ref name=":1"/> |
[[Anorexia nervosa]] is an [[eating disorder]] characterized by food restriction due to the strong desire to remain thin. It is considered a mental health diagnosis where people see themselves as [[Obesity|obese]] regardless of their weight or appearance.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml|title=NIMH » Eating Disorders|website=www.nimh.nih.gov|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> The person does not necessarily exhibit anorexia as a symptom in their quest to restrict food intake.<ref name=":1"/> |