Which of the following is NOT an identified feature in the DSM for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
A) significantly lower than medically expected body weight
B) severe anxiety about weight gain
C) the presence of amenorrhea
D) distorted view of one's body weight and shape

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The DSM-5, which is the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, no longer includes the presence of amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation) as a criterion for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. This change was made to include males in the diagnosis and to recognize that females can have anorexia even if they continue to menstruate.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Identified Feature in the DSM