Is anorexia athletica a disorder characterized by a compulsion to exercise?
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Compulsive exercise affects up to 80% of people with anorexia nervosa, and while not an official diagnosis, is often associated with the unofficial term anorexia athletica. This raises a key question for athletes and fitness enthusiasts: **is anorexia athletica a disorder characterized by a compulsion to exercise**?
