Identify a feature of anorexia nervosa.
A)Anorexia nervosa is rare among teens.
B)People with anorexia nervosa refuse to maintain weight at a healthy level.
C)People with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of losing weight.
D)Anorexia nervosa has the lowest mortality rate of any physiological disorder.

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People with anorexia nervosa refuse to maintain weight at a healthy level, often through restrictive eating and/or excessive exercise. This is a defining feature of the disorder. Option A is incorrect as anorexia nervosa is not rare, and in fact, it is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. Option C is partially correct but not a defining feature of the disorder. People with anorexia nervosa may have a fear of gaining weight, but it may not necessarily be an intense fear of losing weight. Option D is incorrect as anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.

Identify a Feature of Anorexia Nervosa