Ms. A's major risk factor for developing an eating disorder is having:
a. parents who stress academia and social acceptance.
b. a first-degree relative with an eating dis-order.
c. siblings who are low academic achievers.
d. parents who stress the importance of the food pyramid.
B
A major risk factor for an eating disorder is having a family history of eating disorders, especially in a first-degree relative.
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