Lindsey Is Extremely Afraid of Becoming Obese Even Though She

question 109

Multiple Choice

Lindsey is extremely afraid of becoming obese even though she is underweight. She often checks her body in the mirror for any signs of fat and refuses to eat most foods because she insists they are fatty or high in calories. Lindsey most clearly demonstrates symptoms of

• A)bulimia nervosa.
• B)an abnormally high set point.
• C)anorexia nervosa.
• D)excess PYY.

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Definitions:

Apgar Scale

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