Question

Frances is a 16-year-old female dancer who does ballet training six days per week for at least two hours. Frances' current BMI is 16.5; she exercises excessively, avoids many foods, and thinks she needs to lose more weight.

Based on this information, Frances probably has _________blank.
multiple choice 1
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating disorder
None of the choices are correct.
Based on your knowledge of Frances’ eating disorder, which additional signs or symptoms of the illness is she likely to experience?
multiple choice 2
Heightened interest in sexual behavior
Loss of lanugo hair
Increased BMI
Failure to menstruate
Failure to menstruate is one of the female body’s responses to reduced estrogen levels. What is an additional side effect of reduced estrogen levels commonly seen in patients with anorexia nervosa?
multiple choice 3
Accelerated bone loss
Acid erosion of the teeth
Swelling of salivary glands
Hyperglycemia

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, Frances probably has **anorexia nervosa**.

For the second question, given Frances' situation and symptoms, she is likely to experience **failure to menstruate**.

For the third question, an additional side effect of reduced estrogen levels commonly seen in patients with anorexia nervosa is **accelerated bone loss**.