6. Since January 2018, Isaac has lost a problematic amount of weight and is underweight for his age. He runs 10 miles and consumes roughly 650 calories daily, but perceives himself to be overweight. Despite his family’s concerns, Isaac refuses to stop exercising in fear of gaining weight. Along with losing a large amount of body weight, he has begun to experience lanugo (baby-like hair) on his skin and has been much more sensitive to cold temperatures. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Bulimia NervosaUnspecified Feeding or Eating DisorderAnorexia Nervosa – Binge Eating/Purging typeAnorexia Nervosa - Restricting type

Option 4Anorexia nervosa A person with anorexia nervosa will experience significant weight loss due to food restriction and starvation together with an intense fear of gaining weight. Restricting type A person with the restricting subtype of anorexia nervosa severely restricts energy intake and weight loss occurs primarily through dieting, fasting and/or excessive exercise. Recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behaviour have not been observed in the past three months.

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Since January 2018, Isaac has lost a problematic amount of weight and is underweight for his age. He runs 10 miles and consumes roughly 650 calories daily, but perceives himself to be overweight. Despite his family’s concerns, Isaac refuses to stop exercising in fear of gaining weight. Along with losing a large amount of body weight, he has begun to experience lanugo (baby-like hair) on his skin and has been much more sensitive to cold temperatures. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Bulimia Nervosa
Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder
Anorexia Nervosa – Binge Eating/Purging type
Anorexia Nervosa - Restricting type

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