A 15-year-old girl, accompanied by her mother, presents to her primary care physician complaining of fatigue and sleeplessness for 6 months' duration. The doctor notes that the patient is quite petite and is wearing an oversized, baggy dress. Few physical signs are found. During the exam the patient mentions how fat she has become. She is weighed and is found to be 88% of the minimum weight requirements for her age and height. Her mother is concerned as her daughter has been eating little and exercising daily, and seems disinterested in her friends. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis?

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The symptoms of fatigue, sleeplessness, low body weight, distorted body image, reduced food intake, excessive exercise, and social withdrawal are indicative of anorexia nervosa.

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