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Trying to explain anorexia to a friend who doesn't understand. what's the simplest way to put it?
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Anorexic.: Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by markedly reduced appetite or total aversion to food. They have body image or self esteem conflicts.
Answered 12/10/2013
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