Jackie,a young American,is obsessed about losing weight.She is paranoid about having calories and often starves herself.Despite being dangerously underweight for her age,Jackie refuses to eat as she is terrified of the possibility of gaining weight.Which of the following culture-related disorders best fits the description of Jackie's condition?

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The description given fits the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder that is often seen in Western cultures where there is a strong emphasis on thinness and a fear of gaining weight.

Jackie,a Young American,is Obsessed About Losing Weight