What is another word for obesophobia?
Pronunciation: [ə͡ʊbˌɛsəfˈə͡ʊbi͡ə] (IPA) 
Obesophobia is a term used to describe the fear of gaining weight or becoming obese. While this condition is often associated with individuals who suffer from eating disorders, it can also be experienced by anyone who has a deeply ingrained fear of being overweight. Alternative terms for obesophobia include adipophobia, which refers to the fear of excess fat, and pocrescophobia, which refers to the fear of becoming fat. Other related terms include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and body dysmorphia. These conditions can all be linked to obesophobia, as they involve a distorted perception of one's body image and an unbalanced relationship with food.
