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==Variations==

==Variations==

Anorexia nervosa in males has been referred to in the popular media as "manorexia", although this is not a recognized medical term.<ref>[http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=87993 Definition of Manorexia]</ref> This disorder is commonly seen in depressed and/or [[homosexual]] men, where they take on the wasted appearance of starving children in [[third world]] countries.{{fact|date=April 2008}}

Anorexia nervosa in males has been referred to in the popular media as "manorexia", although this is not a recognized medical term.<ref>[http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=87993 Definition of Manorexia]</ref> This disorder is commonly seen in depressed and/or [[homosexual]] men, where they take on the wasted appearance of starving children in [[third world]] countries.  

Another variation of AN is the so-called "wannarexia". It affects generally a young female under 13 years of age who believes anorexia nervosa is a lifestyle choice rather than a [[mental illness]].<ref>[http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/wannarexia-when-death-becomes-trendy Wannarexia: When Death Becomes Trendy]</ref> Often she makes an active decision to "start ana" in order to drop a few pounds. She may engage in anorexic behaviors such as self-starvation, but the root of her dieting is not the same as one who genuinely suffers from an eating disorder.

Another variation of AN is the so-called "wannarexia". It affects generally a young female under 13 years of age who believes anorexia nervosa is a lifestyle choice rather than a [[mental illness]].<ref>[http://www.heractivelife.com/women/comment/wannarexia-when-death-becomes-trendy Wannarexia: When Death Becomes Trendy]</ref> Often she makes an active decision to "start ana" in order to drop a few pounds. She may engage in anorexic behaviors such as self-starvation, but the root of her dieting is not the same as one who genuinely suffers from an eating disorder.