Question

Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa? Group of answer choices Extreme dietary restriction that leads to significantly low body weight Body mass index below 17.5 kg/m2 Significantly low heart rate, measured on two separate occasions Use of unsafe means of preventing weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting) at least one time per week for at least 3 months

Answer 1

Answer:

Extreme dietary restriction that leads to significantly low body weight.

Explanation:

Anorexia Nervous can be said to be an eating disorder that makes people to obsess about their weight and what they eat.

It is usually characterised by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight.

It's Symptoms includes trying to maintain a below normal weight through starvation or too much exercise.

It's Types major type is the Restriction type which is caused by maintaining very low calorie count , by eating only one meal a day.

Anorexia Nervosa is usually chronic and can last throughout life.