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Bob-Dole

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What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
 
  a. self-induced vomiting
  b. eating non-nutrient substances
  c. repeated episodes of binge eating
  d. starving oneself

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DSM-5 does not contain a formal cutoff as to how thin is too thin. What does it suggest as a useful indicator in adults?
 
  a. a BMI below 15.5
  b. a weight below 16
  c. a BMI below 18.5
  d. a BMI below 22



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c





 

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