Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-An eating disorder characterized by fear of being fat, a distorted body image, radically reduced consumption of food, and emaciation.
A)set point
B)leptin
C)bulimia
D)anorexia
E)basal metabolism

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Anorexia is the eating disorder characterized by fear of being fat, a distorted body image, radically reduced consumption of food, and emaciation.

Answer: C
 Bulimia is a disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, using laxatives, or engaging in excessive exercise).

Answer: B
 Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells that helps regulate appetite and energy expenditure.

Answer: E
 Basal metabolism is the rate at which the body burns calories at rest.

Answer: A
 Set point is the weight range in which the body is programmed to function optimally and maintain homeostasis.

Match the Definitions with the Appropriate Terms