An eating disorder that is characterized by a body image of disturbed perception accompanied by an intense fear of gaining weight resulting in not eating and producing side effects such as cachexia and hair loss is called

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted body image and an irrational fear of gaining weight, leading to extreme dietary restriction and starvation. This can result in severe physical consequences such as cachexia (wasting away of the body) and hair loss.

An Eating Disorder That Is Characterized by a Body Image