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Vikas gautam
on Oct 16, 2024
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Jessie, a young American, is obsessed about losing weight.She is paranoid about having calories and often starves herself.Despite being dangerously underweight for her age, Jessie refuses to eat as she is terrified of the possibility of gaining weight.Which of the following disorders best fits the description of Jessie's condition?
A) anorexia nervosa
B) bulimia nervosa
C) schizophrenia
D) bipolar disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
A serious mental health disorder characterized by an individual's refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
Terrified
A state of intense fear or anxiety, often resulting from exposure to perceived threats or danger.
Starves
The condition of suffering or dying from a lack of food.
- Identify characteristics and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify characteristics and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.