In order to maintain a sexually attractive body, Martha starves herself and engages in compulsive overdieting despite being extremely thin. It is likely that Martha is suffering from ________.

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Martha's behavior of starving herself and engaging in compulsive overdieting are signs of disordered eating, which could indicate an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. The mention of maintaining a sexually attractive body suggests that her eating disorder may be related to body image and possibly a desire to meet societal standards of beauty. None of the other disorders listed would necessarily involve behaviors related to food or body image.

In Order to Maintain a Sexually Attractive Body, Martha Starves