An adolescent female with AN says to you, "I know I'm the skinniest of my friends, but my thighs are huge. I have to stay on my diet until they stop touching." This is an example of:

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This statement is an example of body image distortion, where the individual has a significantly altered view of their body size or shape, often seen in conditions like anorexia nervosa (AN). Despite being the skinniest among her friends, the adolescent perceives her thighs as "huge," indicating a distorted perception of her body.

An Adolescent Female with AN Says to You, "I Know