Here are a few Myth or Fact statements to test your knowledge of eating disorders!
1) Only females have eating disorders?
MYTH or FACT2) Since women college students are usually intelligent and well-educated, they are a low risk group for eating disorders.
MYTH or FACT3) Eating disorders are treatable conditions
MYTH or FACT4) Beyond food-related behaviors, most people with eating disorders do not display any cognitive or emotional problems.
MYTH or FACT5) Compulsive overeating is just a serious a problem as anorexia or bulimia
MYTH or FACT6) Bulimia is only true of those who consume huge amounts of calories in one sitting and then throw up immediately afterward.
MYTH or FACT7) With a sensible diet and a strong commitment, everyone can become and remain thin.
MYTH or FACT8) People with eating disorders tend to remain secretive about their eating behaviors, but it is possible to detect and help this population.
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