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What Is Anorexia Athletica?

By Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. — 2020

You may have heard of an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa drastically restrict the amount of food they eat. They have a distorted view of their body and an intense fear of weight gain. Over time, this behavior can lead to serious complications. Anorexia athletica is a similar type of disordered eating that’s associated with athletes.

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