Anorexia is a type of eating disorder that usually begins in young people

Question

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Responses

with obese parents.

around the onset of puberty.

around the time they graduate high school.

who watch too much TV.

Answer 1

around the onset of puberty.

Answer 2

Individuals suffering from anorexia suffer extreme weight loss, usually ______ below the person's normal body weight.
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5%

8%

10%

15%

Answer 3

15%

Answer 4

Anorexia is considered a __________________ disorder because it is frequently caused by low self-esteem, poor body image, depression, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, physical or sexual abuse, the need to be in control, or the need to feel different or special.
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Responses

physical

social

predatory

psychological

Answer 5

psychological

Answer 6

__________________ commonly over-exercise, abuse laxatives, and refuse eat in order to lose weight.
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Responses

Bulimics

Binge-eaters

Anorexics

Perfectionists

Answer 7

Anorexics