Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Eating Disorders

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding eating disorders among females?

• A) They may result from increased pressure to attain the thin ideal.
• B) They may result from the influence of hormones on appetite and weight regulation.
• C) They may be diagnosed more frequently because of sex biases in the diagnostic criteria.
• D) They are more likely than males to engage in binge eating disorders.

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