For a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to be made, the individual must demonstrate:

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All of the given options are correct. Anorexia nervosa is diagnosed when an individual demonstrates body weight below 85 per cent of the expected weight for their age and height, characteristic cognitive distortions including body image distortion and intense fear of weight gain, and intense fear of gaining weight. All three of these criteria must be present for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa to be made.

For a Diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa to Be Made, the Individual