Individuals with anorexia are below ____ % of the normal weight for their height, which is not attributed to a medical condition
A. 25
B. 50
C. 85
D. 100
ANS: C
Individuals with anorexia are below 85% of the normal weight for their height, which is not attributable to a medical condition. Normal weight can also be determined by a body mass index equal to or below 17.5 kg/m2 (APA, 2013). Individuals with anorexia do not believe they need to gain weight and have an intense fear of becoming fat even though they are underweight. This fear is not relieved if additional weight is lost.
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