Which of the following are risk factors in the development of an eating disorder?
1. Caucasian race
2. Low self-esteem
3. Middle to upper class
4. All of the above
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1. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include being of the Caucasian race.
2. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include low self-esteem.
3. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include middle to upper class status.
4. All of the above are correct. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include being of the Caucasian race; middle to upper class status; age adolescence into the 20s; genetic predisposition; neurochemical involvement; low self-esteem; conflicts over identity, role development, and body image; fears concerning sexuality; sexual abuse; parental over-emphasis or excessive worrying; and overly close mother-daughter relationships.
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