Why are eating disorders classified as psychiatric diseases?

a. The fundamental causes involve issues such as body image and control.
b. Eating disorders are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
c. Eating disorders have few physiological effects.
d. Health insurance reimbursement is higher for psychiatric diseases.


a

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