An athlete, a skinny adolescent, limits their food intake from fear of being overweight. This has strained their heart, stopped their sexual function, and triggered bone loss. The athlete has been diagnosed with ___________.

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a restriction of energy intake leading to a significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a disturbance in the way one's body weight or shape is experienced. The symptoms described, such as heart strain, cessation of sexual function, and bone loss, are consistent with the effects of anorexia nervosa.

An Athlete, a Skinny Adolescent, Limits Their Food Intake from Fear