Abnormal patterns of appetite and eating behavior including loss of appetite (anorexia), excessive hunger (hyperphagia), or distorted hunger sensations.
Example: Medical or psychiatric conditions causing complete loss of appetite, insatiable hunger despite adequate nutrition, or inability to recognize hunger and satiety cues.
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