eli5: how much does anorexia nervosa affect your metabolism?

Question

and is it possible to restore it after?

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Answer 1

People can become hypermetabolic (burning calories faster than normal) when anorexic. This can last for up to 6 mths after beginning refeeding sometimes requiring 5-6000 cals for weight gain. It eventually goes back to a normal metabolic rate with continued refeeding.