Jane Is a Binge Eater

question 45

Multiple Choice

Jane is a binge eater. Which of the following is probably not true about her?

• A) There is a high probability that she comes from an alcoholic family and may have been sexually abused.
• B) She uses food to numb herself in response to disruptive emotions such as anger and hurt.
• C) She binges on large quantities of food and purges.
• D) She most likely does not have the persistent preoccupation with body shape, weight, and thinness that anorexics and bulimics have.

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Definitions:

High Cholesterol

A condition in which an individual has an excessive amount of fatty substances in the blood, raising the risk of heart disease.

Unhealthy Behaviors

Actions or habits that are detrimental to one's physical or mental health, such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to demands or pressures, which can arise from various sources and affect mental and physical health.

Heart Disease

A broad term that encompasses various types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart failure, among others.