Question

Individuals suffering from anorexia suffer extreme weight loss, usually ______ below the person's normal body weight.
(1 point)

5%

8%

10%

15%

Answer 1

15%

Anorexia nervosa is typically characterized by weight that is about 15% (or more) below expected/normal body weight (historically the DSM criterion; some guidelines also use low BMI, e.g., <17.5).