A nurse educates a class of adolescents about eating disorders. The nurse teaches that which of the following statements about eating disorders are true? Select all that apply
1. Eating disorders are more prevalent in males than in females.
2. Eating disorders can cause a patient's health to be severely affected.
3. Eating disorders generally occur during adolescence or early adulthood.
4. Eating disorders are evidenced by extreme disturbances in eating habits.
5. Eating disorders may result from either physical or psychological causes.
ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5
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