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Which of the below is a psychological disorder of refusal to eat food, caused by under-nutrition?

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Anorexia Nervosa

The correct answer is Anorexia Nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychological disorder characterized by a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. Individuals with anorexia often severely restrict their food intake, leading to undernutrition and potentially life-threatening health consequences. Unlike marasmus and kwashiorkor, which are nutritional deficiency diseases stemming from inadequate food intake, anorexia nervosa has a significant psychological component driving the eating disorder.

Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are both forms of malnutrition resulting from insufficient dietary intake of calories and proteins. Bulimia nervosa, another eating disorder, involves cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging (vomiting, laxative use), which can also lead to health issues. The key distinction lies in the underlying cause; anorexia nervosa is primarily a psychological condition manifesting as a refusal to eat, resulting in undernutrition, whereas marasmus and kwashiorkor are primarily nutritional deficiencies.

Therefore, anorexia nervosa is uniquely characterized by a psychological disorder leading to the refusal of food and consequently, undernutrition.

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