Research Exploring the Relationship Between Genetics and Eating Disorders Suggests

question 40

Multiple Choice

Research exploring the relationship between genetics and eating disorders suggests that ____.

• A) there is a strong genetic link for eating disorders
• B) there is a strong genetic link for anorexia and bulimia, but not for other eating disorders
• C) there is only a weak link between genetics and eating disorders
• D) although there is strong support for a connection between genetic and biological factors with eating disorders, more research is needed to determine the relationship

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Generations

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