Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
A.
Recurrent episodes of binge eating.
B.
Normal or slightly above normal body weight.
C.
Lack of interest in eating or food.
D.
Repeated regurgitation of food.
Answer and Explanation
The Correct Answer is B
The correct answer is:
C. Lack of interest in eating or food.
Explanation: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and a significant restriction of food intake, often leading to severe weight loss. Individuals with anorexia nervosa may show a lack of interest in eating or food, or they may deliberately avoid food despite hunger due to their fear of gaining weight.
- A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating are more characteristic of bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder, not anorexia nervosa.
- B. Normal or slightly above normal body weight is not typical of anorexia nervosa; individuals with this disorder often have a significantly low body weight.
- D. Repeated regurgitation of food is more commonly associated with rumination disorder, not anorexia nervosa.