Low body weight demonstrated by BMI <18.5 kg/m2 or rapid weight loss >20% of total body weight (providing other criteria are met) Persistent pattern of restrictive eating and/or weight reducing behaviours Overvalued or inaccurately perceived low body weight
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Recurrent episodes of binge eating (≥1/week over at least a month Repeated inappropriate compensatory behaviours (ie, vomiting, laxatives, exercise) to prevent weight gain (≥1/week over at least a month) Distress associated with the above alongside impact on daily life Excessive preoccupation with weight Symptoms do not meet AN definition requirements
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