An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is
A)voluntary starvation.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)binge-eating disorder.

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Anorexia nervosa is the eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight. A person with anorexia nervosa often has an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. They may also engage in excessive exercising and have other restrictive behaviors around food.

An Eating Disorder Characterized by a Refusal to Eat Enough