Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by restriction in food intake, fear of weight gain, persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain, and distorted body image. It is more common in females than males, with a female-to-male ratio of approximately 10:1. Symptoms of Anorexia nervosa are:
Restriction in food intake leading to significantly low weight in the context of age, physical health, sex, and developmental trajectory [1]
Fear of weight gain [1]
Persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain (e.g., dieting, fasting, excessive exercise, self-induced vomiting, and misuse of laxatives, diuretics, and enemas) [1]
Disturbance in the perception of one’s weight or shape [1]
References
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). (2021). In Springer eBooks (p. 1401). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_300515
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