In the Middle Ages,refusal to eat and fear of gaining weight were looked down upon and associated with witchcraft.

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In the Middle Ages, there was little concern for weight gain and people often ate to excess. Refusal to eat was associated with religious fasting, and there is little evidence to suggest that fear of gaining weight was associated with witchcraft. However, beliefs about food and the body were connected to religious and cultural beliefs during this time period.

In the Middle Ages,refusal to Eat and Fear of Gaining