Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Cultural

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the cultural differences in eating disorders?

• A) A meta-analysis found that bulimia nervosa is considerably more common in Westernized cultures than in non-Westernized cultures.
• B) The prevalence of bulimia nervosa has decreased significantly in the second half of the twentieth century.
• C) Since 1990, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa has increased dramatically in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
• D) The incidence of anorexia nervosa was stable between 1930 and 1970, but has risen significantly since then.

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