Dr. Sharma is a team physician who notices that one of her athletes, Sadiya, has lost a significant amount of weight over their summer break. Sadiya confesses that she is fearful of becoming fat so she has been eating 600 calories a day and running every morning. What can Dr. Sharma MOST likely conclude about Sadiya?
Answer
A
She is exhibiting signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.
B
She is exhibiting signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa.
C
She is addicted to opioids.
D
She is addicted to nicotine.
Explanation
Sadiya has lost significant weight, severely restricts her food intake to 600 calories a day, and is intensely afraid of becoming fat. These are signs of anorexia nervosa; running every morning may also reflect excessive exercise related to the disorder. The information does not describe bingeing and purging, which are commonly associated with bulimia nervosa.
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