Elaina is a 15-year-old adolescent who has become shockingly thin. She barely eats and, when she does, she compensates by exercising excessively. Based on this information, Elaina is MOST likely suffering from the ______ type of ______.

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Based on the information given, Elaina is restricting her food intake and compensating with excessive exercise, which are both characteristic behaviors of anorexia nervosa. Binge eating/purging is not mentioned in the scenario, making choices A and B incorrect. Choice D is also incorrect because it suggests that Elaina is engaging in purging behaviors, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Elaina Is a 15-Year-Old Adolescent Who Has Become Shockingly Thin