A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for
A) depression.
B) anorexia nervosa.
C) obesity.
D) diabetes.

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A BMI value of 17.5 or less is considered underweight and is commonly associated with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight that results in severe restriction of food intake. This diagnostic criterion is not specific to depression, obesity or diabetes.

A Female with a BMI Value of 17