Which statement is CORRECT concerning the cultural components of eating disorders?
A) Anorexia and bulimia are only found in Western, high-socioeconomic cultures.
B) African American women rarely, if ever, suffer from eating disorders.
C) Eating disorders are found in both Western and non-Western cultures.
D) Chinese women never report suffering from anorexia.

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While eating disorders are often associated with Western, high-socioeconomic cultures, they can also be found in non-Western cultures. Therefore, statement A is incorrect. Additionally, while African American women have been found to have lower rates of eating disorders compared to white women, they still can suffer from these disorders. Thus, statement B is incorrect. Finally, statement D is a generalization that is not based on accurate data, and is therefore incorrect.

Which Statement Is CORRECT Concerning the Cultural Components of Eating