Which of the Following Best Describes the Current Understanding of the Relationship

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the current understanding of the relationship between pubertal timing and eating disorders?

• A) Girls who experience eating disorders at the onset of puberty are trying to regain their prepubescent body, which is closer to the Western female beauty ideal.
• B) Girls who hit puberty earlier than their peers are at particular risk for eating disorders.
• C) Puberty tends to cause eating problems or eating disorders.
• D) Puberty may be a time of greater risk, even if it is not a cause of eating disorders.

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