Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight over the course of the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy eats an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner. Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises.
In addition, Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her period in four months. Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable.
What should Brittany and Richard do to help Mandy?
A) gather information about services for people with eating disorders to share with Mandy
B) ignore the fact that Mandy is struggling with weight issues
C) give Mandy compliments about her body to try to improve her self-esteem
D) discourage Mandy from working out too much
E) make an appointment for Mandy with a dietitian
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