Each of the Following Is a Symptom of Anorexia Nervosa

question 14

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a symptom of anorexia nervosa except ________.

• A) intense fear of becoming obese, which does not diminish as weight loss progresses
• B) refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimal normal weight for height and age
• C) recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging of the foods just eaten
• D) disturbance of body image, such as "feeling fat" even when emaciated

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