Which characteristic is very common in individuals with anorexia nervosa but significantly less common in those who have bulimia nervosa or binge eating?

A) Distortion of body image
B) Fear of becoming overweight
C) Preoccupation with food
D) Loss of menstrual periods

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the misuse of laxatives.

Binge Eating

Binge Eating is characterized by the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating, and is a key feature of binge eating disorder.