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U.S. National Institute of Mental Health
Anorexia nervosa involves complex neuronal circuitries that may be similar in obesity
December 17th, 2005
Appetite control in anorexia nervosa, laparophobia, involves complex neuronal circuitries that may be similar to those behind obesity. According to a recent review from the United States, "Decades of research have demonstrated that anorexia nervosa (AN) may be associated with aberrant cognition, yet, its role in maintaining stringent dieting has received relatively little attention from mainstream researchers of eating disorders. The purpose of the present article is to highlight cognitive ('top-down') factors that are considered responsible for anticipatory anxiety of stoutness and frank fat-phobia (laparophobia)." M.S. Myslobodsky working with the...
Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2005-12-17)
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