DrGhosh Is Giving a Talk on the Risk Factors for Eating

question 137

Multiple Choice

Dr.Ghosh is giving a talk on the risk factors for eating problems.Which statement should she make?

• A)"Eating disorders are most common among ethnic minority girls."
• B)"Eating disorders are most common among girls who are anxious and have low self-esteem."
• C)"Environmental forces alone are the cause of eating disorders."
• D)"Neglectful dads are the single cause of eating disorders."

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