What Is the Link Between Dieting and Eating Disorders

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the link between dieting and eating disorders?

• A) Dieting is a risk factor for both anorexia and bulimia.
• B) Dieting is a risk factor for bulimia.
• C) Dieting is not a risk factor for the development of eating disorder.
• D) When done properly, dieting seems to decrease eating disorder symptoms for a while and then leads to a sharp increase in symptoms.

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Definitions:

Electronically Activated Records

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