Based on the age of onset, when is anorexia nervosa most likely to begin?
A) childhood
B) late adulthood
C) emerging adulthood
D) early to middle adolescent years

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Anorexia nervosa typically begins in early to middle adolescent years, with the peak age of onset being 14-18 years old. It is rare for anorexia nervosa to begin in childhood or late adulthood, and while it can occur in emerging adulthood (ages 18-25), it is less common than in adolescence.

Based on the Age of Onset, When Is Anorexia Nervosa