Which of the Following Statements About Cultural Influences on Disordered

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cultural influences on disordered eating is correct?

• A) Anorexia nervosa is more prevalent in Western cultures.
• B) Rates of anorexia nervosa vary based on body ideals across cultures.
• C) Bulimia is found all over the world and is more linked to genetics than culture.
• D) Rates of bulimia are influenced by levels of body dissatisfaction in Western cultures.

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