Question

After 3 months of training, your client has achieved rapid weight loss, is now borderline underweight, and appears increasingly concerned with her body weight and appearance. Which of the following disorders is most likely to be associated with this type of behavior?

Answer 1

Answer:

Anorexia nervosa

Explanation:

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder which is characterized by a distorting perception of weight. People with anorexia restricting calories and using other extreme measures to control their weight and shape. To prevent gain in weight and continuing losing weight people tend to misuse diet acids, diuretics, and laxatives. It sometimes leads to threatening life and body image is equated to self-worth.

As per the question, the client is increasingly conscious about her body weight which is a criterion of the anorexia.