An eating disorder that involves self-starvation, an unhealthy body image, and extreme weight loss.

An eating disorder that involves self-starvation, an unhealthy body image, and extreme weight loss.

• A. Anorexia Nervosa
• B. Bulimia Nervosa
• C. Basal Metabolic Rate
• D. MyPlate

Answer: (A)

An eating disorder defined by self-starvation, an unhealthy body image, and extreme weight loss is anorexia nervosa. It happens when someone restricts food intake due to a distorted view of being overweight and a fear of gaining weight, leading to significant weight loss and serious health risks. This description fits anorexia nervosa because the emphasis is on prolonged restriction and a preoccupation with body size, rather than episodes of bingeing or purging. In contrast, bulimia nervosa involves repeated cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or laxatives, which is different from the sustained self-denial of food. Basal metabolic rate is just a measure of how much energy the body uses, not a disorder, and MyPlate is a general nutrition guide, not a health condition.

An eating disorder defined by self-starvation, an unhealthy body image, and extreme weight loss is anorexia nervosa. It happens when someone restricts food intake due to a distorted view of being overweight and a fear of gaining weight, leading to significant weight loss and serious health risks. This description fits anorexia nervosa because the emphasis is on prolonged restriction and a preoccupation with body size, rather than episodes of bingeing or purging. In contrast, bulimia nervosa involves repeated cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or laxatives, which is different from the sustained self-denial of food. Basal metabolic rate is just a measure of how much energy the body uses, not a disorder, and MyPlate is a general nutrition guide, not a health condition.