A recent nursing graduate is surprised to learn how many people are directly affected by eating disorders in the United States. Which of the following percentages accurately reflects the incidence of anorexia and bulimia in the United States?
A) 1% to 4%
B) 4% to 6%
C) 6% to 9%
D) 10% to 12%
Ans: A
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Estimates of the prevalence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa range from 1% to 4% of the U.S. general population.
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