NUTR480 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Extreme Weight Loss, Immunosuppression, Weight Loss

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To be considered clinical anorexia nervosa there must be 88% weight loss, which is categorized as extreme weight loss. This change is due to extreme restriction of calories over time. This means either restricting what goes in or burning excessive amounts either way you are counting calories. There is basically an irrational fear of fat. Their perception of their body is morphed and they see something different than we do. These are similar to chronic malnutrition because basically your mental health has put you in constant starvation. There are other personality traits that may suggest the individual is at risk for this condition. Being a perfectionist or obsessive about certain routines such as eating thing in the same order or having rituals when eating can be signs. Many patients may claim they are just trying to be healthy so the food they are actually consuming is healthful but there is not a lot of them suggesting restriction.

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