Anorexia Nervosa and Bone Densitometry.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder with extensive physical complications that require care and monitoring from a diverse team of health care professionals. Although it can affect people of various ages and both sexes, anorexia most frequently occurs in adolescent girls during a crucial period of skeletal development. This article presents an overview of anorexia nervosa, followed by focused discussions of its effects on bone development, treatment of bone loss, and the radiologic technologist's role in caring for anorexic patients.