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Is it actually true that anorexia will stunt your growth?
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Depends on age: Anorexia certainly can stunt growth if it occurs in early adolescence. Insufficient calories makes it hard for the body to do its job. However, if it is later onset, after growth is completed, it will not cause you to shrink.
Answered 4/10/2016
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