Which of the following is a true statement regarding anorexia nervosa?
A) More men are affected with anorexia nervosa.
B) Increased serotonin levels contribute to overeating.
C) Clients consume 600 to 900 calories/day.
D) Due to the psychological impact, clients with anorexia do not feel hungry.
C
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Not uncommonly, people with anorexia nervosa consume an average of 600 to 900 calories/day, often less. More women are affected than men. Increased serotonin levels contribute to restricted eating. They get hungry but control the urge to eat because of a morbid fear of becoming fat.
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