Wilma is a victim of the recent trend of achieving a size zero. Although she is a regular size 6, she is desperate to lose weight. Wilma starves herself to attain a size zero figure. In this case, Wilma is most likely suffering from _____.
A) dysphagia
B) anorexia
C) bulimia
D) pica

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Wilma's behavior of starving herself to attain a size zero figure is indicative of anorexia, which is a serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and a refusal to maintain a normal weight. Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing, bulimia is characterized by binge-eating followed by purging or other methods to prevent weight gain, and pica is an eating disorder characterized by the consumption of non-food substances. None of these conditions adequately describe Wilma's behavior.

Wilma Is a Victim of the Recent Trend of Achieving