A psychological condition usually seen in girls and young women, with loss of appetite is:
Correct answer: C. Anorexia Nervosa
- A. Obesity
- B. Malnutrition
- C. Anorexia Nervosa
- D. Dyspepsia
- E. Peptic ulcer
Explanation
An eating disorder characterized by markedly reduced appetite or total aversion to food. Anorexia is a serious psychological disorder. It is a condition that goes well beyond out-of-control dieting. The person with anorexia, most often a girl or young woman, initially begins dieting to lose weight.
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