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Anorexia

What You Need to Know

The best known of the eating disorders, anorexia nervosa is a disease of the mind and of the body. People with anorexia intentionally starve themselves, but often continue to perceive themselves as overweight. Researchers can point to some risk factors for the disorder, but in most cases the cause is mysterious.

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Surviving Anorexia

Treatment for anorexia can be life-saving, as recovering sufferers can attest.

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Anorexia Recovery Guide

How Social Demands Set Girls Up for Anorexia

A "triple bind" can raise the risk for eating disorders.

Anorexia Awareness

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Anorexia’s Effects

Issues to discuss
with your doctor

1 in 5
Number of women who suffer from
an eating disorder
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Anorexia Q&As

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What are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?

A

Symptoms of anorexia nervosa can include:

distorted body image and intense, persistent fear of gaining weight
excessive weight loss
menstrual irregularities . . .

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