Which of the following statements is true of anorexia nervosa?

A. It mostly affects adult males rather than adolescent females.
B. It mainly involves secretive binge-eating and purging cycle that is likely to go on for years.
C. It is treated effectively by simply referring an anorexic person to a health education clinic for help.
D. It is characterized by a distorted body image and a major concern about weight gain.


Answer: D

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