As a serious dancer, Justine watches what she eats. She knows that she is underweight, but fears that if she starts eating more that she will get fat. In addition to a preoccupation with food she has also stopped menstruating. Her behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from ________.
A) anorexia nervosa
B) bulimia nervosa
C) compulsive exercise
D) phobic disorder

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The symptoms of preoccupation with food, fear of weight gain, and cessation of menstruation are all typical of anorexia nervosa. The fact that Justine is a serious dancer suggests that her preoccupation with body weight may be related to her dance performance.

As a Serious Dancer, Justine Watches What She Eats