Jessica Is Obsessed with the Fear of Appearing Too Heavy

question 139

Multiple Choice

Jessica is obsessed with the fear of appearing too heavy and as a consequence she has become very thin.Jessica suffers from

• A) bulimia nervosa.
• B) anorexia nervosa.
• C) obesity anxiety disorder.
• D) generalized eating dysfunction.

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