Patty is 5 feet tall and weighs 87 pounds, yet when she looks in the mirror she thinks she is too fat. She does aerobics for two hours daily and eats very little. Patty appears to suffer from _____.

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Patty's behavior of exercising excessively and consuming very little amounts of food is consistent with anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and often a refusal to eat despite being underweight. A person with anorexia nervosa may still view themselves as overweight or obese despite being underweight. Puberty, anxiety, and bulimia nervosa do not fully explain Patty's behavior as described.

Patty Is 5 Feet Tall and Weighs 87 Pounds, Yet