Becoming Fat

Definition

The fear of "becoming fat" refers to an intense and irrational fear of gaining weight or becoming overweight, often associated with a distorted body image. This fear is accompanied by behaviors aimed at restricting food intake and maintaining an extremely low body weight.

Related terms

Anorexia Nervosa:

An eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction of food intake, resulting in significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder:

A mental health disorder where individuals have a preoccupation with imagined defects or flaws in their physical appearance.

Orthorexia Nervosa: An unhealthy obsession with healthy eating patterns which can lead to restrictive diets and social isolation due to food-related anxieties.