For several months, Reba has kept her weight 10 to 15 pounds below what would be considered normal for her age and height.She uses laxatives after her meals as a purging behavior.She has become concerned because she has recently stopped menstruating.According to the DSM-5, with which of the following feeding and eating disorders will Reba most likely be diagnosed?

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Reba meets the criteria for anorexia nervosa, binge/purge type, as she restricts her food intake and engages in purging behaviors such as using laxatives. Her weight is also below what is considered normal for her age and height, and she has stopped menstruating, which is a common symptom of anorexia nervosa.

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