Caloric needs for long and intense physical activity / Anorexia
Dear online physicians,
I am anorexic and have been severely underweight for about four years now (current BMI of 12-13). I am 32 years old. I have heard that with a long and severe underweight condition, the calorie requirement for weight gain is increased - while it was previously believed that there was a decreased basal metabolic rate in underweight individuals. May I have your advice on this matter?
Thank you very much.
