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Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness characterized by extremely low body weight, distorted body image, and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a loss of appetite and a fear of eating, leading to severe weight loss. This condition is often accompanied by intense preoccupation with food, excessive exercise, and a distorted perception of one's own body shape and size. Anorexia nervosa can have serious physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.

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People of all shapes and sizes have eating disorders. While a low body weight is among the diagnostic criteria for anorexia, persons with binge eating disorder are typically obese, and those with bulimia can be underweight, overweight, or somewhere in between. What's more, it's difficult to judge weight by appearance. An emaciated look may be cause for concern, but distress over eating is a more consistent indicator that help is needed.

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Both are very serious eating disorders, both can result in mortality.

Eating disorders should be taken seriously, they are mental illnesses.

EDNOS stands for Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. This term is used to describe individuals who exhibit symptoms of an eating disorder but do not meet the specific criteria for a diagnosed disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. It is a broad category that includes a range of disordered eating behaviors and patterns, which do not fit neatly into the established diagnostic criteria.

According to B-eat 1.15million people are suffering from eating disorders, diagnosed and undiagnosed, in the UK.

Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia sites are dangerous because they actively encourage sufferers to hide their illnesses, which can prevent them from seeking help and receiving proper treatment. Additionally, these sites are easily accessible and promote the idea that eating disorders are a "lifestyle choice" rather than mental illnesses, which can further perpetuate harmful behaviors and beliefs. The fact that young children use the internet increases the risk of them being exposed to these harmful messages and potentially developing eating disorders themselves.