Gerardo is worried about his weight. He constantly diets even though his friends tell him he does not need to lose weight. He also spends as much time as he can at the gym so that he will build muscles. His parents are getting concerned because he no longer eats normal meals but creates very small rations of health food for himself. What is Gerado MOST likely struggling with?

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Responses

adolescence

adolescence

mindful eating

mindful eating

substance abuse

substance abuse

an eating disorder

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Gerardo is most likely struggling with an eating disorder. His behaviors, such as constantly dieting, creating very small rations of food, and being overly concerned about his weight despite reassurances from friends, suggest that he may be exhibiting signs of disordered eating patterns, which are characteristic of eating disorders.