During a lecture on eating disorders, the lecturer tells the audience, "Let's be candid, anorexia is a misnomer." Most of the people around you are puzzled until the expert explains. What does she say?

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The lecturer is saying that "anorexia" is a misnomer because the word means "loss of appetite," but people with anorexia nervosa often experience hunger and do not have a loss of appetite. This highlights the misconception that anorexia nervosa is simply a choice to restrict food intake, when in reality it is a complex psychological disorder.

During a Lecture on Eating Disorders, the Lecturer Tells the Audience