Question

Which of the following is a
protective factor for an
eating disorder?


○ frequent dieting


eating regular meals
with your family


thinking you need to
lose weight when you
don't


having a family
member with an
eating disorder

Answer 1

The protective factor for an eating disorder from the options provided is:

**eating regular meals with your family.**

This practice can promote healthy eating habits and provide emotional support, which may help reduce the risk of developing an eating disorder. The other options listed (frequent dieting, thinking you need to lose weight when you don't, and having a family member with an eating disorder) are generally associated with an increased risk of eating disorders.