Your younger sister was recently diagnosed with anorexia. Your mother and father are not sure what they should do and think that your sister might improve on her own. You are concerned because you know that anorexia can be a very serious problem and you think it would be important to get your sister treatment now. What is one of the major difficulties with anorexia?
A. 10% will die from complications
B. 90% will struggle with anorexia-like problems their entire lives
C. 50% will never marry or have families
D. 70% will acquire a more severe psychological disorder
Answer: A
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