Which of the Following Statements About the Prevalence of Eating

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?

• A)Eating disorders are more prevalent where food is abundant.
• B)The frequency of eating disorders in a society appears directly related to rates of dieting.
• C)Eating disorders are mainly found in Western developed countries.
• D)In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.

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