Anorexia nervosa
Definition
Persons suffering from anorexia nervosa show selfinflicted,
substantial weight loss and retention of weight
that is too low for their age (BMI < 17.5 kg/m2 in
adults), or insufficient weight gain, accompanied by the
conviction that one is overweight despite being underweight.
Anorexia nervosa occurs most often at the age
of 14.
Cross-References
Eating Disorders
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