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Severe food restriction with fear of weight gain

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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-08-21. It presents "Severe food restriction with fear of weight gain" as a Medium Mental Health puzzle. The final answer is Anorexia Nervosa.

Answer

Anorexia Nervosa

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Six clues

  1. Clue 1

    A teenager severely restricts food despite significant weight loss.

  2. Clue 2

    There is an intense fear of gaining weight.

  3. Clue 3

    Body size is perceived differently from how others see it in this fictional case.

  4. Clue 4

    Meals are avoided and exercise becomes compulsive.

  5. Clue 5

    The condition can affect the heart, bones, and other organs.

  6. Clue 6

    The answer is a serious eating disorder centered on restriction.

Plain-language explanation

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder involving severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted view of body weight or shape.