Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Anorexia nervosa typically occurs at a much earlier age than bulimia nervosa.
B) Once bulimia nervosa develops, it tends to be chronic if untreated.
C) Bulimic individuals eventually shift to symptoms of other eating disorders.
D) Bulimia nervosa is more resistant to treatment than anorexia nervosa.

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Research suggests that once bulimia nervosa develops, it tends to be chronic if left untreated. Anorexia nervosa can also become chronic, but it is not necessarily more common or more persistent than bulimia nervosa. Option A is incorrect as there is no clear evidence to suggest that anorexia nervosa typically occurs at a much earlier age than bulimia nervosa. Option C is incorrect as bulimic individuals may transition to other eating disorder symptoms, but not necessarily all of them. Option D is incorrect as research has shown that both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can be challenging to treat.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE