Author Question: The discussion of eating disorders pointed out that a. the disorders of anorexia nervosa and ... (Read 102 times)

ishan · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

The discussion of eating disorders pointed out that

a. the disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are very different from the concern most women have about their weight.
b. so many women are being diagnosed with these disorders that the problem is clearly an epidemic.
c. symptoms of disordered eating occur on a continuum; many females have body-image problems, even though they may not be diagnosed with an eating disorder.
d. in the current era, men are almost as likely as women to suffer from eating disorders.

Question 2

What can we conclude about eating disorders and related problems?

a. Overweight women suffer from more serious health problems than women with anorexia and bulimia.
b. For most women, dieting is an effective way to lose weight and improve health.
c. People with eating disorders and overweight people face similar social and professional discrimination.
d. Many clinicians suggest that most women should be encouraged to accept their bodies, avoid further weight gain, and exercise moderately.