Anorexia nervosa and the regulation of intake: a review
- 1 August 1974
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Psychological Medicine
- Vol. 4 (3), 289-308
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291700042987
Abstract
SYSNOPSIS: Recent work on the central mechanisms of food intake is reviewed in relation to anorexia nervosa. On the basis of the present review a number of conclusions are drawn as possible avenues for future research. A proposal is outlined for the investigation of L-dopa as a potential treatment for anorexia nervosa.Keywords
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