A disorder seen primarily in adolescent girls, characterized by an emotional disturbance concerning body image, prolonged refusal to eat followed by extreme weight loss, amenorrhea, and a lingering abnormal fear of becoming obese is known as ________________ ___________________.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
anorexia nervosa
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A. knowing whether you're sick enough to need a physician. B. using home health tests when appropriate. C. performing regular self-exams. D. ordering medications online to manage complex chronic health conditions.
The definition of the medical term lithotripsy is:
A) incision into the bladder to remove a stone B) surgery performed to stabilize the urinary bladder position C) a noninvasive surgical technique that crushes stones D) freeing of the kidney from inflammatory adhesions
Which of the following is not a funding source for the operation of state and local health departments?
A) Tax revenues B) Private donations C) Governmental bonds D) Fees for certain licenses
Which of the following U.S. presidents expressed concern about the fitness of Americans in a Sports Illustrated article entitled "The Soft American"?
A. Kennedy B. Clinton C. Nixon D. Eisenhower