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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by



Maintaining a below-normal weight through starvation

Excessive exercise only

Binge-eating without purging

Answer 1

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by **maintaining a below-normal weight through starvation**. It often involves an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and restricted food intake. While excessive exercise can also be a behavior associated with anorexia, it is not the defining characteristic of the disorder. Binge-eating without purging is typically associated with bulimia nervosa, not anorexia.