Asked by Johnathan Yunker on May 05, 2024
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Condition in which a person refuses to eat over a period of time
A) health
B) nutrition
C) exercise
D) vitamins
E) minerals
F) hyponatremia
G) hypokalemia
H) hypocalcemia
I) hypomagnesemia
J) chemical additives
K) anorexia nervosa
L) bulimia
Anorexia Nervosa
Loss of appetite; with anorexia nervosa, loss of appetite for food not explainable by disease, which may be a part of psychosis.
Hypokalemia
A condition where there is a low level of potassium in the bloodstream.
Hyponatremia
A condition where there is an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood, potentially leading to various health complications.
- Recognize the signs, causes, and definitions of nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
K
Explanation :
Anorexia nervosa is a psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an individual's refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image, which leads to a refusal to eat over a period of time.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the signs, causes, and definitions of nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders.