Virginia is fifteen years old and has an intense fear of gaining weight to such an extent that she stays on a very strict diet and weighs herself frequently. She now weighs less than 85% of what would be considered normal for her age and height. Virginia appears to have:

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Virginia's symptoms, including an intense fear of gaining weight, strict dieting, frequent weighing, and weighing less than 85% of what is considered normal for her age and height, are characteristic of anorexia nervosa.

Virginia Is Fifteen Years Old and Has an Intense Fear