The Thorny Issue of Atypical Anorexia Nervosa: Clinicians' Perspectives on How It Should Be Defined

Clinicians broadly agree that revisions are necessary to the current AAN definition. However, while some propose specific modifications (e.g., defining 'significant weight loss'), others advocate for the complete removal of the diagnosis. The breadth of suggestions for how to define 'significant weight loss' highlights the ongoing lack of consensus on AAN's relevance as a diagnostic entity.