What clinical limits define the eating disorder anorexia nervosa?
a. BMI < 20 and body weight at least 15% below the lowest value for height
b. BMI < 17.5 and body weight at least 15% below the lowest value for height
c. BMI < 20 and body weight at least 10% below the lowest value for height
d. BMI < 17.5 and body weight at least 20% below the lowest value for height
Answer: b. BMI < 17.5 and body weight at least 15% below the lowest value for height
Having a BMI <17.5 and body weight at least 15% below the lowest value for height are the clinicial limits defining the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. This condition consists of several psychological issues regarding self-esteem and body image, and can often manifest as inability to consume enough calories from food to support energy requirements to maintain a normal body weight.