Which of the Following Statements About the Prevalence of Eating

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?

• A) Eating disorders are more prevalent where food is abundant.
• B) The frequency of eating disorders is higher where being attractive is related to being thin.
• C) Eating disorders are mainly found in Western developed countries.
• D) In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.

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Definitions:

Medium of Exchange

A medium of exchange is anything widely accepted as a form of payment, making trade easier by eliminating the need for a coincidence of wants.

Store of Value

An asset, commodity, or currency that can be saved, retrieved, and exchanged in the future without significantly losing value.

Holding Wealth

The act of owning, managing, and retaining assets or capital with the goal of increasing financial security and potential for future income.

Double Coincidence of Wants

A situation in barter economies where two parties each hold an item the other wants, allowing them to exchange goods directly.