What best represents the concept of 'body image disturbance' in eating disorders?
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Correct answer: A disturbance in the way one’s body weight or shape is experienced
Body image disturbance means a distorted perception or experience of one’s body shape/weight; it is a core feature of disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
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