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 severe restriction of food intake and resulting in extreme weight loss, cachexia, and hair loss.

An Eating Disorder That Is Characterized by a Body Image