Jane, a 20-year-old college student, is 5’6” and weighs 100 lbs. She has lost 40 lbs. in the last 4 months and recently admitted to being anorexic. What nutritional state is she generally in?

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An individual who is anorexic and has lost a significant amount of weight is generally in a state of starvation. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction in food intake and a distorted body image. The individual in this scenario also meets criteria for a BMI (body mass index) of <18.5, which is classified as underweight. Therefore, the correct answer is D - starvation.

Jane, a 20-Year-Old College Student, Is 5’6” and Weighs 100