Which Adolescent Has the Lowest Risk of Developing an Eating

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which adolescent has the lowest risk of developing an eating disorder?

• A) Valeria, a second-generation Colombian American girl who wants to fit in with American culture
• B) Tengfei, a late-maturing boy who has a good relationship with his parents
• C) Brooklyn, a girl whose mother diets frequently and was diagnosed with bulimia as a teenager
• D) Dominique, an early-maturing Black girl who loves reading fashion magazines

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