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Anorexia Nervosa
is a serious medical condition in which a person is obsessed with being thin and has an intense fear of gaining weight. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by body image distortion and low body weight. There is hope and help for those suffering from this illness. For more information and for help, contact the following organizations: The National Women’s Health Information Center at 1-800-994-9662, the National Institute of Mental Health at 1-866-789-2647, Academy for Eating Disorders at 1-800-498-4274 or the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders at 1-847-831-3438.
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