Manifestations Of Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by:
Being significantly underweight compared to others of the same age and height
dietary habits that are extremely restrictive
People who are underweight and who fear acquiring weight or act to prevent it, despite being underweight.
Absent is the desire for a healthy body, which is excessively focused on thinness.
Self-esteem is significantly affected by body mass index or perceived body shape.
A distorted perception of one’s physique, including denial that one is underweight.
