Which of the following statements is true?

A. According to the DSM-5, there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia. 
B. Disordered eating practices are usually temporary and occur when the person is under stress.
C. Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder, because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide. 
D. Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men. 


Answer: B

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