MCQ – 5107

True about anorexia nervosa are all except

A.	Leukopenia
B.	Amenorrhea
C.	Self induced vomiting
D.	More common in adult females than adolescent females

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

D. It is more common in adult females than adolescent females

• Clinical Reasoning for the Correct Answer:
  – Anorexia nervosa most commonly begins during adolescence, with peak onset between ages 14 and 18 years.
  – It is far more prevalent in adolescent females than in adults, although it can persist or onset in adulthood.
  – Therefore, stating it is more common in adult females than adolescent females is incorrect.