Which Eating Disorder Is Characterized by an Irrational Fear of Getting

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which eating disorder is characterized by an irrational fear of getting fat, often associated with a perceived body defect?

• A) anorexia nervosa
• B) bulimia nervosa
• C) binge-eating and purging
• D) binge-eating
• E) pica

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