It has been difficult to evaluate treatments for anorexia nervosa because:

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Anorexia nervosa is a relatively rare disorder, with an estimated prevalence of about 0.9% in women and 0.3% in men. Additionally, effective treatments for anorexia nervosa often require long-term treatment, making it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions over time. Lastly, drop-out rates among individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be high, further complicating efforts to evaluate treatments. Therefore, all three options described in choice C are correct.

It Has Been Difficult to Evaluate Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa