LaTanya has refused to eat more than a few hundred calories a day for the past several months in an attempt to become more slender. As a result, she has lost an enormous amount of weight and she is now severely underweight. She has an intense fear of putting that weight back on. In addition, she continues to see herself as being somewhat overweight. LaTanya's symptoms are most consistent with
A) orthorexia nervosa.
B) anorexia nervosa.
C) bulimia nervosa.
D) binge-eating disorder.

Question

LaTanya has refused to eat more than a few hundred calories a day for the past several months in an attempt to become more slender. As a result, she has lost an enormous amount of weight and she is now severely underweight. She has an intense fear of putting that weight back on. In addition, she continues to see herself as being somewhat overweight. LaTanya's symptoms are most consistent with
A) ​orthorexia nervosa.
B) ​anorexia nervosa.
C) ​bulimia nervosa.
D) ​binge-eating disorder.

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LaTanya's refusal to eat more than a few hundred calories a day, intense fear of putting on weight, and her perception of being somewhat overweight are all symptoms commonly associated with anorexia nervosa.

LaTanya Has Refused to Eat More Than a Few Hundred