To Whom or What Does "Pro-Ana" Refer

question 76

Multiple Choice

To whom or what does "Pro-Ana" refer?

• A) It refers to the anonymous founder of the term "Anorexia Nervosa." She suffered from the disorder for years before recovering and becoming an eating disorder therapist.
• B) It refers to a series of pro-anorexia websites where eating disorders may be encouraged.
• C) It is a shortened form of the medication Proanalyctose, which is used to help offset the symptoms of eating disorders.
• D) It is a cartoon character who was designed to educate young girls about the dangers of dieting and obsessing about their weight.

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Standard Deviation

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