Loss of appetite due to the fear of becoming obese is____________?
Correct answer: A. Anorexia nervosa
- A. Anorexia nervosa
- B. Bulimia nervosa
- C. Piles
- D. Dyspepsia
Explanation
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder involving severe restriction of food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming obese. Bulimia nervosa instead involves repeated binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours, so students may choose bulimia because both are eating disorders.
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