Which of the following does not describe why many people with eating disorders do not seek help because they ______.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

are embarrassed
are embarrassed

deny there is a problem
deny there is a problem

find comfort in food
find comfort in food

are ashamed of their behaviors
are ashamed of their behaviors

Answer 1

The option that does not describe why many people with eating disorders do not seek help is:

find comfort in food

While individuals might find comfort in food, this doesn't typically explain their reluctance to seek help for an eating disorder. The other options—embarrassment, denial of the problem, and shame—are more directly related to the barriers individuals face in seeking help.