How does social rejection relate to eating patterns, if at all?
A)Despite existing stereotypes, people who have recently experienced rejection do not eat significantly different foods than those who have not.
B)People who have recently experienced rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods and fewer healthy foods compared to those who have not.
C)People who have recently experienced rejection tend to eat more in general-both unhealthy foods and healthy foods-compared to those who have not.
D)People who have recently experienced rejection tend to eat less in general-both unhealthy foods and healthy foods-compared to those who have not.

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Social rejection can lead to emotional distress, which may cause individuals to seek comfort in unhealthy foods, often high in sugar and fat, as a coping mechanism.

How Does Social Rejection Relate to Eating Patterns, If at All