Question

which statements are true or false?

1. participation in sports like gynmastics and cross country is a protective factor for eating disorders

2. overly high self esteem increases the likelihood of developing an eating disorder

3. eating disorders are most commonly among yeens and those in their early 20s

4. a fmaily history of eating disorders increases the risk of edevoping one

5. people with eating disorders often feel the need for power and control over their bodies

6. approximately eating disorders occur equally in men and women

Answer 1

1. True as participation in sports activities relieves mental stress and promotes self esteem so may be preventive factor for eating disorders

2. false as low self esteem is linked to eating disorders

3. True as these teen years are quite challenging so children fell themselves pressurised

4. True as there is more risk in those who have history of eating disorders in family

5. True

6. true