Restrictive eating 2025-11-19T08:08:26Z Anorexia nervosa Restrictive eating refers to the intentional restriction of eating, not merely a loss of appetite. This behavior is a characteristic feature of anorexia nervosa and some other eating disorders. A behavioral pattern characterized by a deliberate and sustained limitation of food intake, often involving avoidance of certain foods, restriction of portion size, or prolonged fasting, resulting in reduced energy or nutrient consumption relative to physiological needs. Abnormal eating behavior