Based on the information provided, Larissa likely has Anorexia nervosa. This is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image (believing she is too fat despite being underweight), extremely low caloric intake, and behavior such as avoiding eating with friends. Her BMI of 16.9 indicates significant underweight status, which is consistent with anorexia.
A year ago, Larissa gave birth to a baby. She was at healthy weight before she became pregnant, and she was alarmed by the amount of weight that she gained during the pregnancy. After the baby was born, she went on a very-low-carbohydrate diet. Now, she weighs less than she did before the pregnancy, but she continues to restrict her caloric intake to only 500 kcal/day. Although her BMI is 16.9, she still thinks she is too fat. Because her friends are concerned about her extreme weight loss, she avoids eating with them. Based on this information, what eating disorder does Larissa likely have?
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Anorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Female athlete triad
Bulimia nervosa
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