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Sports anorexia is a type of anorexia (not an official diagnosis, however). With it, individuals with present typical signs of anorexia including a severely restricted diet and weight loss, but there is also signs of extreme exercise or sports. This contributes to weight loss, but can change the appearance of what some might think of as a "typical" anorexic (very thin, bones, emaciated....though this is incorrect because anorexia can exist at a variety of weights).
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What is the scientific name for Anorexia?
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
Is there an average weight of a gymnast in the Olympics?
Usually a gymnast in the Olympics is 100 -119 but there is something called sports anorexia which a lot of gymnast suffer from.
Does naomi campell have anorexia?
No she does not have anorexia.
How do you spell anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
How can anorexia cause stravation?
Anorexia is starvation..
Is anorexia infectious disease?
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
How many types of Anorexia are there?
There are two major divisions anorexia is diagnosed as 1) anorexia-binge/purge subtype 2) anorexia-restricting type
What is the chain of infection of anorexia?
There is no chain of infection for anorexia, as it is not caused by a pathogen. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder.
Why does caffeine cause anorexia?
Caffeine is not a cause of anorexia.
Where did anorexia originate?
It is unknown exactly where anorexia originated.
An eating disorder in which the person refuses to eat?
That is a general characteristic of anorexia.
