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Chloe has recently been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Her family prides themselves on doing everything together; her mother often speaks on Chloe's behalf and claims they have 'no secrets' in their household. Her parents monitor Chloe's social media accounts constantly and insist on picking her up directly from her part-time job to ensure her safety. The family strictly adheres to a highly structured weekly schedule of activities and chores that has not changed since Chloe was a young child. Whenever disagreements occur, the family quickly changes the subject to pretend everything is perfect, and Chloe suppresses her frustration to keep the peace.

Discuss family systems theory as an explanation for anorexia nervosa. Refer to Chloe in your answer.

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