Anorexia athletica
Anorexia Athletica
Anorexia Athletica (/ænəˈrɛksiə æθˈlɛtɪkə/), also known as Sports Anorexia or Hypergymnasia, is a condition characterized by excessive exercise with or without calorie restriction, often with the goal of losing weight or body fat to an unhealthy degree.
Etymology
The term "Anorexia Athletica" is derived from the Greek words "anorexia" (lack of appetite) and "athletica" (pertaining to athletes). It was first used in the late 20th century to describe a condition observed primarily among athletes and those involved in sports where a lean physique is often desired.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Anorexia Athletica may include, but are not limited to, an obsession with exercise and dieting, fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and an unhealthy preoccupation with food, weight, and body size. Individuals may also experience physical symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) in women.
Related Terms
- Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.
- Eating Disorders: A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A mental disorder characterized by the obsessive idea that some aspect of one's own body part or appearance is severely flawed and warrants exceptional measures to hide or fix it.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anorexia athletica
- Wikipedia's article - Anorexia athletica
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