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In Her Mid-Thirties, Cheryl Became Preoccupied with Her Weight and Began

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In her mid-thirties, Cheryl became preoccupied with her weight and began dieting and exercising. After losing a substantial amount of weight, she was still not happy with how she looked and continued to restrict her food intake. After several fainting spells resulting from her low calorie intake, her employer referred her to a clinician who recognized the signs of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is unique about Cheryl's case?


A) A diagnosis of anorexia is rarely made before the condition becomes life-threatening.
B) Eating disorders rarely start during the mid-thirties.
C) Few women with anorexia exercise.
D) The likelihood of anorexia being so readily recognized and diagnosed is slim.

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