Clarence's 14-year-old daughter,Annie,has been diagnosed with anorexia.Clarence can expect that Annie will __________.
A) lose 5 to 15 percent of her body weight
B) see herself as severely underweight
C) avoid most forms of exercise
D) have an extremely distorted body image

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Anorexia is characterized by an extremely distorted body image, in which the individual sees themselves as overweight even when they are severely underweight. While Annie may experience weight loss, this is not the primary defining characteristic of anorexia. It is also possible that Annie may engage in excessive exercise rather than avoiding it. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Clarence's 14-Year-Old Daughter,Annie,has Been Diagnosed with Anorexia