A key aspect of anorexia nervosa is
A) an intense fear of obesity.
B) the binging and subsequent purging of food.
C) an intolerance for exercise.
D) an understimulation of NPY and ghrelin receptors.
E) a defect in insulin metabolism.

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An intense fear of obesity is a key aspect of anorexia nervosa, leading individuals to restrict their food intake and engage in disordered eating behaviors. While binging and purging are commonly associated with bulimia nervosa, they can also occur in individuals with anorexia nervosa. An intolerance for exercise and defects in metabolism are not considered primary features of anorexia nervosa.

A Key Aspect of Anorexia Nervosa Is