Which of the following statements is true regarding anorexia nervosa?
A)Anorexics weigh less than 85 percent of what is considered normal for their age and height.
B)Anorexia typically begins in young adulthood and occurs equally in males and females.
C)The intense fear of weight gain experienced by anorexics dissipates with minimal weight loss.
D)The symptoms of anorexia differ across genders with males reporting substantially less dissatisfaction with body image.

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Three main characteristics of anorexia nervosa are (1)weighing less than 85 percent of what is considered normal for a person's age and height,(2)having an intense fear of gaining weight-the fear does not decrease with weight loss,and (3)having a distorted image of body shape.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Anorexia Nervosa