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All of the following are symptoms of anorexia nervosa except:

A) loss of at least 15% of body weight due to restriction of food intake
B) amenorrhea
C) chronic bingeing and purging
D) intense fear of gaining weight

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and malnourishment.

Amenorrhea

is a medical condition characterized by the absence of menstruation in someone of reproductive age, which can be caused by a variety of factors.

Bingeing And Purging

Engaging in episodes of excessive eating followed by attempts to avoid weight gain using methods such as self-induced vomiting, known as bulimia nervosa.

  • Identify symptoms and differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
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