Question

which of these is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
a. being at least 15 percent overweight
b. bingeing but not purging
c. bingeing and purging
d. being at least 15 percent underweight

Explanation:

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake. A key symptom is significant weight loss, often being at least 15 percent underweight (based on age, height, and gender - appropriate norms). Option A is incorrect as anorexia involves being underweight, not overweight. Option B describes binge - eating disorder (without purging), and Option C describes bulimia nervosa (bingeing and purging).

Answer:

D. Being at least 15 percent underweight