Question

which long - term health effect is highly associated with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
○ bone fractures
○ dehydration problems
○ nervous system problems
○ schizophrenia

Explanation:

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. Prolonged calorie restriction and malnutrition in anorexia nervosa lead to hormonal imbalances (such as low estrogen in females). These hormonal changes negatively impact bone health. Osteoporosis (increased bone fragility) and an increased risk of bone fractures are well - documented long - term health effects of anorexia nervosa. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder related to psychosis (not directly to anorexia - related physical long - term effects). Nervous system problems can be more acute (like electrolyte - related nerve issues in anorexia but not a highly specific long - term effect compared to bone problems). Dehydration problems are more acute (related to fluid intake and vomiting in some eating disorders but not as a hallmark long - term effect of anorexia nervosa like bone fractures).

Answer:

bone fractures