Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?
A) Eating disorders are more prevalent where food is abundant.
B) The frequency of eating disorders is higher where being attractive is related to being thin.
C) Eating disorders are mainly found in Western developed countries.
D) In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.

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In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has not declined but rather has increased. A study by the National Institute of Mental Health reported a 65% increase in hospitalizations for eating disorders between 1999 and 2009.

Which of the Following Statements About the Prevalence of Eating