Which Statement About Eating Disorders in Children Is True

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement about eating disorders in children is true?

• A)Children who are finicky have eating disorders.
• B)Anorexia is related to adolescence and so does not occur in children younger than 13.
• C)The undernutrition resulting from eating disorders is more likely to cause dangerous complications in children than in older patients.
• D)Eating disorders in children are declining in the US as children are exposed to fewer media images about food and weight.

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Definitions:

Injection Port

A medical device implemented under the skin to allow for easy and repeated access to the bloodstream for the delivery of medication.

Filter

A device or process used to remove contaminants or particles from a substance, such as air or water.

Intake and Output

The measurement and monitoring of fluids consumed and expelled by the body, important in medical care.

Vomits

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, which can be a symptom of various conditions or reactions.