True body image disorders are diagnosed
A) in a high percentage of Americans who are dissatisfied with their body.
B) in a small percentage of the American population.
C) most frequently among members of minority groups.
D) most frequently among adolescents.

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True body image disorders, such as body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders, are relatively rare and only diagnosed in a small percentage of the population. It is important to differentiate between normal body dissatisfaction and a diagnosed disorder. The majority of people who are dissatisfied with their bodies do not meet the criteria for a true disorder.

True Body Image Disorders Are Diagnosed