The typical profile of a patient with either anorexia or bulimia is
A) young, white, female, upper socioeconomic status, socially competitive environment.
B) young, white, female, any socioeconomic status, history of depression.
C) young, female, any race, any socioeconomic status, highly competitive.
D) any age, female, white, upper socioeconomic status, few friends.

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Research has shown that the typical profile of a patient with either anorexia or bulimia is a young, white, female from an upper socioeconomic status, and in a socially competitive environment. This does not mean that individuals outside of this profile cannot develop an eating disorder, but they may be less likely to fit this typical profile.

The Typical Profile of a Patient with Either Anorexia or Bulimia