Why are wrestlers who restrict food and purge to "make weight" not considered to have an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS)?

a. They only behave this way during wrestling season.
b. They do not base their self-esteem on weight.
c. They fall within the normal range on tests of eating attitudes.
d. a and b
e. All of the above


e

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Which of the following statements is true?  

A. Longevity is a natural change that results when the human body reaches 85 years of age.  B. People whose cells are able to repair their damaged DNA may live longer than people whose cells do not have this ability.  C. Longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food.  D. People who experience more "wear and tear" of their bodies tend to live longer than people who do not experience as much wear and tear. 

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Any food can make you fat, even broccoli, if you eat enough of it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The digestive system not only processes the foods we eat but it is also the site of some nutrient production. Which two nutrients are produced by bacteria that live in the large intestine?

What will be an ideal response?

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Experts have developed the _____, which is a measurement that correlates strongly with body fat content

a. body mass total b. body mass index c. body mass tables d. chart weights e. height-weight-ratio

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