Jenny has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust. She often cooks elaborate meals for others although she won't eat the meal herself, and even though she looks emaciated, she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame. She is most likely suffering from __________.

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Jenny's behavior is consistent with the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, which is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake, often to the point of malnutrition.

Jenny Has an Intense Interest in Food but Eats Sparingly