Which of the Following Is True of Anorexia Nervosa

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of anorexia nervosa?

• A)Anorexia nervosa is much more common in boys and men than girls and women.
• B)People suffering from this disorder weighs more than 85 percent of what is considered normal for age and height.
• C)Most individuals with anorexia nervosa are Latin American female adolescents or young adults from low-income families.
• D)Anorexia nervosa is said to have the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.

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