Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?
A)Eating disorders are more prevalent where food is abundant.
B)The frequency of eating disorders in a society appears directly related to rates of dieting.
C)Eating disorders are mainly found in Western developed countries.
D)In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.

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The statement that "in the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined" is false. In fact, the prevalence of eating disorders has been increasing in recent years.

Which of the Following Statements About the Prevalence of Eating