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There is no single test that can be used to diagnose anorexia, and it is often present in conjunction
with other mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Physical exams, mental health assessments, blood tests, as well as standardized indexes like the
body mass index (BMI) are typically used to diagnose anorexia nervosa.
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