Which statement is true?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Teenage girls are more likely to develop an eating disorder than teenage boys.
Teenage girls are more likely to develop an eating disorder than teenage boys.

Teenage boys never develop eating disorders.
Teenage boys never develop eating disorders.

Overcoming an eating disorder just takes time.
Overcoming an eating disorder just takes time.

Adult women are not prone to eating disorders.

Answer 1

The statement that is true is:

Teenage girls are more likely to develop an eating disorder than teenage boys.

This statement reflects research showing that eating disorders are more common in females than males, particularly during adolescence.

The other statements are false:

• Teenage boys can and do develop eating disorders.
• Overcoming an eating disorder typically requires more than just time; it often involves therapy and support.
• Adult women can also be prone to eating disorders.