For several months, Reba has kept her weight 10 to 15 pounds below normal for her age and height. She uses laxatives after eating a meal. She has become concerned because she has recently stopped menstruating. Which of the following diagnoses would Reba likely receive?

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Reba's symptoms, including maintaining a weight significantly below normal, using laxatives after eating, and experiencing amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation), align with the criteria for Anorexia Nervosa, Binge/Purge Type. This diagnosis is characterized by restrictive eating patterns combined with purging behaviors after eating.

For Several Months, Reba Has Kept Her Weight 10 to 15