Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is most accurate?
a. Anorexia is common throughout the population.
b. Anorexia is rare in the general population but common among certain segments.
c. The prevalence of bulimia is declining, while the prevalence of anorexia is increasing.
d. Bulimia is increasingly most rapidly among young males.
Answer: b.
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