Shauna is extremely concerned about her weight. Although she weighs less than 85% of her desirable body weight and has lost 25% of her weight within the last year, she is still convinced that she is "fat.". Most likely Shauna has

a. bulimia nervosa.
b. anorexia nervosa.
c. either a or b; there is not enough information given to tell.
d. neither a nor b.


b. anorexia nervosa.

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