The Relationship Between Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)and Eating Disorders Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The relationship between major depressive disorder (MDD) and eating disorders is which of the following?

• A) Those with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are at increased risk of MDD, but those with anorexia nervosa are not
• B) MDD usually precedes the onset of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
• C) The onset of binge eating usually precedes MDD in those with binge eating disorder.
• D) Though rates of MDD are higher for those with any eating disorder, the suicide risk is actually lower than the general population, indicating a more pervasive but perhaps less serious depression overall.

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