Understanding Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms and Body Image Distortions

Anorexia nervosa (often referred to simply as anorexia) is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a disturbance in the way a person perceives their body. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often have a distorted body image, meaning they see themselves as overweight even when they are dangerously underweight.