Asked by Grace Burchett on Jul 07, 2024
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What is the diagnostic term for an individual who restricts food intake, resulting in low body weight outside the norms for age, sex, development, and physical heath?
A) anorexia nervosa
B) bulimia nervosa
C) eating disorder not otherwise specified
D) binge-eating disorder
Diagnostic Term
A label or category used in healthcare and psychology to describe a specific condition or set of symptoms based on standard criteria.
Food Intake
The consumption of food by an organism or individual, key for sustenance and health.
Body Weight
The measure of weight of an individual's body, often used as an indicator of health in relationship to height.
- Recognize diagnostic terms and descriptions of eating disorders.
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Lujun ChengJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restricted food intake leading to significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical health, along with an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and a disturbance in the way one's body weight or shape is experienced.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize diagnostic terms and descriptions of eating disorders.