Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Anorexia

question 623

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

• A)Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of all the mental illnesses.
• B)Often, anorexia starts with "normal" dieting that slowly begins to dominate the person's life.
• C)The body weight of persons with anorexia is below 85 percent of normal for their height and age.
• D)Through this excessive dieting, people with anorexia lose their appetites and stop feeling physically hungry.

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