People who are anorexic have an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa
affects from 0.5 to 1 percent of the female adolescent population, with an average age of onset between 14 and 18 years.
Often, a person will start to become anorexic after a stressful life event, such as the beginning of puberty or moving out of the parents' home.
An anorexic is often characterized as a perfectionist and overachiever who appears to be in control
Anorexics have an intense and overpowering fear of body fat and weight gain, with repeated dieting attempts and excessive weight loss.
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