Anorexia nervosa is
A)a form of food restriction that results in extremely low body weight.
B)an eating disorder among individuals of relatively normal weight.
C)a disorder in which episodes of binge eating are followed by purging.
D)a major cause of obesity.
E)equally prevalent in men and women.

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to restrict their food intake to the point of severe weight loss and potentially life-threatening low body weight.

Anorexia Nervosa Is