Which of These Eating Problems Is MOST Prevalent in the United

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of these eating problems is MOST prevalent in the United States?

• A) anorexia nervosa
• B) bulimia
• C) overeating
• D) experimental starvation

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Definitions:

Necessities

Basic needs or essential items required for living and maintaining a decent quality of life, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing.

Norms

Rules or guidelines regarding what kinds of behavior are acceptable and appropriate within a particular culture; these typically emanate from the group’s values.

Values

Ideas about what is right or wrong, good or bad, desirable or worthy in a particular group; they express what the group cherishes and honors.

Working-Class People

Individuals who perform manual labor or are employed in low-wage jobs, often characterized by economic and social position.