Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
A)Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of all the mental illnesses.
B)Often, anorexia starts with "normal" dieting that slowly begins to dominate the person's life.
C)The body weight of persons with anorexia is below 85 percent of normal for their height and age.
D)Through this excessive dieting, people with anorexia lose their appetites and stop feeling physically hungry.

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image that leads to restricted food intake, not a loss of appetite or the inability to feel hunger. Individuals with anorexia often experience intense hunger but choose to ignore it due to their fear of gaining weight.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Anorexia