Asked by Amanda Anderson on Jun 28, 2024

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In the DSM-5, one feature of anorexia nervosa is

A) refusal to maintain at least 15% of expected body weight.
B) refusal to maintain at least 35% of expected body weight.
C) refusal to maintain at least 90% of expected body weight.
D) refusal to maintain at least 25% of expected body weight.
E) Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to a significantly low body weight.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by the pursuit of thinness to dangerously low weight levels.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

Energy Intake

The amount of energy derived from foods and beverages consumed, measured in calories or joules.

  • Define and separate different eating disorders based on their diagnostic requirements.
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Kevin DeLeonJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The DSM-5 criteria for anorexia nervosa include the restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to a significantly low body weight. The individual with anorexia nervosa typically maintains a weight that is less than 85% of their expected weight, but the DSM-5 does not specify a precise percentage like in choices A, B, or D. Therefore, the best answer is E.