Anorexia Nervosa Is Characterized by Which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A)distorted body image
• B)loss of control over food intake
• C)purging
• D)binge eating
• E)normal or above average body weight

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Definitions:

Specific Risk Factors

Particular elements or conditions that increase the chance of developing a disease or injury.

Mental Health Problems

A broad range of emotional, psychological, and psychiatric conditions that affect an individual's well-being, relationships, and daily functioning.

Indicated Prevention

Interventions that target high-risk individuals who have minimal but detectable symptoms of a disorder, or who exhibit vulnerability markers that indicate a predisposition to a disorder but do not currently meet diagnostic levels for the disorder.

Universal Prevention

Strategies or interventions that are applied broadly and indiscriminately to prevent disease or promote health across entire populations.