Which of the Following Is the Approach Prescribed by the DSM-5

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the approach prescribed by the DSM-5 to determine whether a girl suspected of anorexia nervosa is indeed significantly underweight?

• A) She can be considered significantly underweight if she is less than 100 pounds.
• B) She can be considered underweight if her BMI is below 17.
• C) She can be considered underweight if her BMI is below the 5th percentile for other girls her age.
• D) A diagnosis of anorexia nervosa would be categorically excluded if she were above the 5th percentile for weight when compared with other girls her age.

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