The name of the eating disorder in which the primary symptom is that the person is obsessed by thoughts of an unattainable image of "perfect" thinness is:
A) bulimia nervosa
B) anorexia nervosa
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) gordophobia

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The name of the eating disorder described in which the primary symptom is an obsession with thoughts of "perfect" thinness is anorexia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa involves purging after binge eating, obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and gordophobia is not a recognized medical term.

The Name of the Eating Disorder in Which the Primary