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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