Renae has a compulsive fear of getting fat. As a result, she is starving herself. Renae has
A) bulimia nervosa.
B) typical adolescent insecurities.
C) a 10 percent chance of a full recovery.
D) anorexia nervosa.

Question

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Renae's fear of getting fat and the behavior of starving herself suggest she has anorexia nervosa. Option A, bulimia nervosa, involves binge eating and purging behaviors, which Renae's description does not include. Option B, typical adolescent insecurities, may be common, but Renae's behavior goes beyond typical insecurities and is indicative of a serious psychological disorder. Option C, a 10 percent chance of a full recovery, is not a valid statement and is not supported by any evidence in the given information.

Renae Has a Compulsive Fear of Getting Fat