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Is it true that if you starve yourself, you gain weight? my friend was anorexic and now she eats normal and is still skinny. i'm just curious
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No.: Progressive starvation leads to progressive weight loss and death. If you lack total calories and protein you become very thin (marasmus). If you lack protein but maintain a fairly good caloric intake you may maintain fat weight but have muscle wasting, a very swollen belly and legs ( kwashiorkor).
Answered 6/12/2013
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