All of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa EXCEPT
A) intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
B) refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height.
C) amenorrhea.
D) lack of appetite.

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Lack of appetite is not a specific diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa. The other three options are part of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa according to the DSM-5.

All of the Following Are Standards Used for Diagnosing Anorexia