Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Anorexia Nervosa

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding anorexia nervosa?

• A)Anorexics weigh less than 85 percent of what is considered normal for their age and height.
• B)Anorexia typically begins in young adulthood and occurs equally in males and females.
• C)The intense fear of weight gain experienced by anorexics dissipates with minimal weight loss.
• D)The symptoms of anorexia differ across genders with males reporting substantially less dissatisfaction with body image.

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