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Anorexia Nervosa is the eating disorder in which a person chooses to starve themselves. There are many characteristics that define an anorectic person. Anorexia is a deadly disease that is not to be taken lightly.
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Which eating disorder involves a psycholgical issue characterized by self starvation and yet the individual still believes he or she is fat?
anorexia
What eating disorder involves self-starvation and a fear of gaining weight?
An eating (and self image) disorder characterized by self-starvation is called, "Anorexia". A person who has anorexia is correctly said to be, "Anoretic', or more commonly, "Anorexic".
What eating dissorder do you have if you dont eat?
Not eating / starvation is usually a sign of the eating disorder known as anorexia.
Which eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging?
Bulimia nervosa is the eating disorder that involves binge eating followed by purging through methods such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is typically driven by a fear of gaining weight and is often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. Treatment for bulimia involves therapy, nutritional counseling, and support from healthcare professionals.
What eating disorders occur in Africa?
Starvation But that's not really an eating disorder cuz there not doing it on purpose
What type of questions can you ask to the cause of starvation?
As in what types of questions can you ask to the cause of starvation to someone with an eating disorder or another topic?
What is a common result of extreme dieting by people with binge eating disorder?
death by starvation
How much weight do you lose from starvation if you are 5'9'' and 160?
Starvation is not a good weight loss tactic; you're better off eating healthy and exercising regularly. "Trying" to get an eating disorder is not the way to go.
What eating disorder involves self induced vomiting?
bulimia nervosia.
Involves eating large amount of food over a short time?
Binge eating disorder
Is it true that the eating disoder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss is called bulimia nervosa?
No, that eating disorder would be anorexia nervose.
Which eating disorder involves binge eating and purging?
The eating disorder that involves binge eating and purging is bulimia nervosa. People with bulimia often eat large amounts of food in a short period of time (binge) and then try to get rid of the food through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise (purge).
