Unlike most of the disorders of childhood and adolescence, the causes of eating disorders are disproportionately related to ____ influences.

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Eating disorders have been found to be strongly influenced by sociocultural factors such as societal expectations of beauty and thinness, media representations, and peer pressure. While biological, familial and psychological factors may also play a role, the impact of sociocultural influences stands out in explaining the prevalence of eating disorders.

Unlike Most of the Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, the Causes