Which of the following is one of the major differences between someone who is dieting and someone who suffers from anorexia?
A)People with anorexia have poorer academic performance.
B)People with anorexia are less likely to be interested in food or food preparation.
C)People with anorexia are more likely to experience behaviour problems.
D)People with anorexia have more unrealistic perceptions of their body size.

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While both individuals who diet and those with anorexia may restrict their food intake, those with anorexia have a distorted perception of their body size, believing that they are much larger than they actually are. This is not typically seen in individuals who are simply dieting. Options A, B, and C are not major differences between the two groups.

Which of the Following Is One of the Major Differences