Jarratt Is Above Average in Weight and Is Obsessed with Thoughts

question 892

Multiple Choice

Jarratt is above average in weight and is obsessed with thoughts of weight, food, and eating.As a result, he often feels guilt, shame, self-contempt, and anxiety that can only be reduced through purging the food from his body.Jarratt's behavior fits that of a person who is

• A) anorexic.
• B) bulimic.
• C) overweight.
• D) morbidly obese.

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that involve the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the breakdown of waste products.

Fats

Nutrients that give energy, support cell growth, and help in the absorption of certain vitamins.

Niacin

A water-soluble B vitamin (B3) that is essential for energy metabolism and the health of the nervous system, skin, and digestive system.

GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.