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The first chapter looks at psychological problems in starvation. Should be relevant to anorexia. Let’s see…
Keys says that while there have been previous, controlled studies into the physical aspects of starvation, never before has anyone scientifically studied the psychological effects.
I suspect they never will again, so this information is invaluable
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I suspect they never will again, so this information is invaluable
#minnesotastarvationexperiment
Prisoners of war in Belgium were considered starved on a caloric intake of not much less than the figure the government considers normal for an adult today. It was half the standard caloric intake prior to the war.
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50% of the POEs suffered edema, a classic sign of undernourishment.
Stay tuned for more nuggets from Ancel Keys et al.
