Jenny has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust. She has an intense fear of becoming obese, and even though she looks emaciated, she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame. She is most likely suffering from __________
A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia.
C) hormone under secretion.
D) leptin reduction.

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Jenny's fear of becoming obese and refusal to eat enough even though she is emaciated are classic symptoms of anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an obsession with weight and food, and an intense fear of gaining weight. The other options listed (B) bulimia, (C) hormone under secretion, and (D) leptin reduction are not consistent with Jenny's symptoms.

Jenny Has an Intense Interest in Food but Eats Sparingly