Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?

A. Use of unsafe means of preventing weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting) at least one time per week for at least 3 months
B. Body mass index below 17.5 kg/m2
C. Significantly low heart rate, measured on two separate occasions
D. Extreme dietary restriction that leads to significantly low body weight


Answer: D

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