Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are defined by an excessive concern about body ______.

A) weight
B) health
C) nutrition
D) exercise

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders that are characterized by an excessive concern about body weight. People with anorexia nervosa have a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight, which leads to severe restrictions on food intake. People with bulimia nervosa engage in binge eating followed by purging, which involves getting rid of the food through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise. Both disorders can have severe physical and psychological consequences.