Match each definition with the correct term.
-cachexia
A)eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight
B)eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating
C)excessive body fat
D)medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
E)physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

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Cachexia refers to physical wasting away due to a severe illness like AIDS.

Answer: A 
 An intense fear of gaining weight characterizes an eating disorder known as anorexia.

Answer: B 
 An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating is known as bulimia.

Answer: C 
 Excessive body fat is referred to as obesity.

Answer: D 
 The medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity is known as bariatrics.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term