Anorexic women have lower self-esteem than non-anorexic women. Type 1 Type 2
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Step 1: Define anorexia nervosa as an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. Show more…
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Individuals with anorexia nervosa Multiple Choice tend to be adolescent and early adult girls. tend to be between 25 and 35 years of age. usually acknowledge the existence of their disease. see themselves as thin even though they are fat.
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