Anorexia nervosa is a(n):
A)eating disorder that involves a binge-and-purge sequence on a regular basis.
B)anxiety disorder whose chief symptom is unrealistic fear of food.
C)drug-induced reaction that produces tremors and vomiting.
D)eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation, fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, and refusal to maintain a normal weight. It is not the same as bulimia nervosa, which involves bingeing and purging.

Anorexia Nervosa Is A(n)