According to the DSM-5, what is a characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of weight gain, which is central to the disorder's psychological profile. Individuals with this condition often have a distorted body image, leading them to perceive themselves as overweight even when they are significantly underweight. This fear drives behaviors that result in severe food restriction and other methods of weight control, such as excessive exercise or purging.

While some may mistakenly connect disinterest in food or other behaviors to Anorexia Nervosa, the hallmark feature distinguishing this disorder is the fear of gaining weight, which influences these behaviors. The other options, such as nutrition restriction leading to high body weight, do not align with the reality of the disorder, as individuals with Anorexia Nervosa typically maintain a very low body weight.