Which of the following is true regarding obesity and eating disorders in adolescents?
A)Adolescents often engage in healthy dietary practices.
B)Rarely do adolescents experience eating disorders.
C)Obesity in adolescents has been decreasing.
D)Dissatisfaction with weight and attempts to control weight are widely reported.

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Dissatisfaction with weight and attempts to control weight are widely reported among adolescents, reflecting concerns about body image and the prevalence of dieting and other weight control behaviors. This is in contrast to the other statements, which do not accurately reflect the current understanding of obesity and eating disorders in this age group.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Obesity and Eating