Often, several factors contribute to the development of an eating disorder. In addition to her own desire for thinness, which of the following hypothetical outside influences would exacerbate Alexis's disordered eating habits? Her friends continually express concern over her weight loss.
She has an unlimited number of meals she can purchase during the week while on campus.
Her parents continually tell her how impressed they are with her level of self-control around food.

Some of the symptoms associated with various eating disorders are summarized in the following table. In the Present column, indicate which symptoms are clearly present in Alexis's case. Check all that apply.
binge eats without compensatory behaviors
engages in binge eating
maintains an overweight body weight
an intense fear of weight gain
consumes large amount of calories in a short time

According to the full diagnostic criteria listed by the DSM–5 for eating disorders (not just the symptoms highlighted in the previous question), Alexis appears to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of .