Anorexia nervosa is characterized by ____

a. uncontrollable episodes of eating excessive amounts of food within a relatively short time

b. recurring inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain

c. a sense of lack of control

d. an intense fear of gaining weight

e. maintenance of recommended body weight


ANSWER: d

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