Which statement is true about an athlete's progression from a normal eating pattern to disordered eating and then to an eating disorder?
A) This progression always occurs due to the pressures that athletes face.
B) This progression is influenced only eating behaviors, and is independent of exercise behaviors.
C) This progression is driven exclusively by psychological stresses.
D) This progression is caused by many factors, including inappropriate eating and dieting, training demands, and psychological stresses.

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The progression from a normal eating pattern to disordered eating and then to an eating disorder in athletes can be caused by various factors, including inappropriate eating and dieting, training demands, and psychological stresses. It is not solely due to the pressures that athletes face, nor is it solely influenced by eating behaviors. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which Statement Is True About an Athlete's Progression from a Normal