Child obesity and eating disorders are growing problems in the U.S.Several of Mr.Thomas's middle school students fit these categories.Which of his students most likely shows signs of anorexia?
A)Tanner,a gymnast,is a fanatic about exercise and has lost a lot of weight during the six months since school started.Mr.Thomas rarely sees him at lunch.
B)Brit seems to be on an emotional roller coaster.Mr.Thomas has noticed that one day she may gorge on her lunch,a friend's lunch,and extra snacks,but other days she skips lunch.
C)Carson is painfully thin.In class photos,he appears to be the thinnest boy in his class every year.When Mr.Thomas visits the lunchroom,he sees Carson eating a regular school lunch every day.
D)Shawna is about thirty pounds overweight and is always on a diet.She tells Mr.Thomas that she has tried one diet after another but nothing has worked for her.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tanner's behavior of being a fanatic about exercise, significant weight loss over six months, and rarely being seen at lunch are classic signs of anorexia, which often involves extreme restriction of food intake and an obsession with exercise.

Child Obesity and Eating Disorders Are Growing Problems in the U.S.Several