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Undo revision 249984 by Special:Contributions/Learn together (User talk:Learn together) The entire point of my edit is to make the first sentence gender-neutral. See Talk.
'''Anorexia''' is a psychological syndrome (or behavior pattern) in which a person systematically starves herself because of her perception of being overweight. The majority of individuals suffering from anorexia are young girls.
'''Anorexia''' is a psychological syndrome (or behavior pattern) in which a person systematically starves him/herself because of their perception of being overweight. The majority of individuals suffering from anorexia are female.
As with several other similar diagnoses, the popular press often implies that the behavior is caused by the syndrome. In fact, the behavior ''is'' the syndrome.
As with several other similar diagnoses, the popular press often implies that the behavior is caused by the syndrome. In fact, the behavior ''is'' the syndrome.
[[category:psychology]]
[[category:psychology]]