Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement Regarding

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding eating disorders?

• A)Bulimia nervosa is a more life-threatening condition than anorexia nervosa.
• B)Both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa lead to death in 2-10 percent of patients.
• C)While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.
• D)Anorexia nervosa is a more life-threatening condition than bulimia nervosa.

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