A distorted body image has been linked to eating disorders. People with ________ see themselves as being too fat and they virtually starve themselves in the quest for thinness.
A) hypochondria
B) fattism
C) anorexia
D) an ideal self

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading individuals to see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight, and often results in extreme food restriction.

A Distorted Body Image Has Been Linked to Eating Disorders