title: Osteoporosis in anorexia nervosa.
abstract: Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by low body weight and amenorrhoea (in females). These features lead to a risk of osteoporosis, a condition in which bone loss leads to weakening of bone structure and increased fracture risk.
authors.affiliation: Eating Disorders Unit, Bethlem and Maudsley NHS Trust London.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Treasure
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Serpell
mesh_terms: D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015415:Biomarkers; D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers