Essential features of anorexia nervosa in an individual include:
A) the absence of at least 3 consecutive menstrual periods in females.
B) intense fear of becoming fat or gaining weight despite being underweight.
C) refusal to maintain body weight at or above 85% of normal weight for age and height.
D) All of the above
E) b, c
D
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