Why Was the Failure of the Irish Potato Crops of the 1840s

question 9

Short Answer

Why was the failure of the Irish potato crops of the 1840s so devastating?

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Definitions:

Restricting-Type Anorexia

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where weight loss is achieved through dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise without regular binge-eating or purging behavior.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to remove the food.

Binge-Inducing

Refers to factors or stimuli that trigger excessive indulgence in activities such as eating, drinking, or other behaviors.