The parent of a 12-year-old states, "My child saw an older adolescent who was extremely overweight. Ever since then, my child won't eat." The nurse realizes that the child might be demonstrating what behavior?

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The child's behavior of refusing to eat after seeing an overweight individual suggests that they may have developed an irrational fear of gaining weight, which is commonly seen in eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa.

The Parent of a 12-Year-Old States, "My Child Saw an Older