Shawna cannot maintain 85 percent of her ideal body weight, yet she tells her friends how fat she thinks she is. Shawna would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?

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Shawna's perception of being fat despite being unable to maintain 85 percent of her ideal body weight aligns with symptoms of anorexia nervosa, which is characterized by a distorted body image and an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Shawna Cannot Maintain 85 Percent of Her Ideal Body Weight