An eating disorder in which the individual refuses to maintain a minimally normal body weight, is extremely afraid of gaining weight or becoming fat, and has a distorted perception about the size of his or her body is called:

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The symptoms mentioned in the question are characteristic features of anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder characterized by a significant restriction in caloric intake, resulting in a low body weight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of gaining weight, even when they are underweight. They often have a distorted perception of their body size or shape and may see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight.

An Eating Disorder in Which the Individual Refuses to Maintain