Research on activity anorexia suggests that the risk of becoming anorexic during a weight-loss program can be effectively reduced by:
A) increasing one's exercise levels slowly rather than rapidly.
B) following a low-protein diet.
C) changing one's attitude about one's body image.
D) eating a single large meal per day.

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Increasing exercise levels slowly allows the body to adjust without triggering the extreme responses associated with activity anorexia. Rapid increases in exercise, especially when combined with calorie restriction, can exacerbate stress on the body and mind, potentially leading to disordered eating patterns.

Research on Activity Anorexia Suggests That the Risk of Becoming