Carmen is an 18-year-old girl. She started dieting and exercising as she thought she was plump.
After losing 25 pounds, Carmen became very thin, but continued to maintain a very stringent diet and exercise regimen. Her worried parents and friends tries to convince her otherwise, but Carmen believes she needs to lose another 10 pounds. Carmen is most likely suffering from:

A. hyperphagia.
B. pica.
C. anorexia nervosa.
D. purging disorder.

Answer: C

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