Mandy Has Activity Anorexia

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mandy has activity anorexia.What does Mandy do on a daily basis?

• A)She restricts food except for meals with family members to keep up an illusion that she does not have a problem.
• B)She uses excessive physical activity to take away the desire to eat food.
• C)She uses excessive physical activity to decrease the metabolic rate, resulting in abnormal weight loss.
• D)She uses excessive physical activity to relieve feelings of hunger.

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