Which of the following statements is true concerning anorexia nervosa?

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Approximately 90 to 95% of people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are female. The other statements are false or misleading. Anorexia nervosa affects a much smaller percentage of the population (less than 1%); it can begin at any age, although it is most commonly diagnosed in adolescence; and while the death rate associated with anorexia is high, it is not as high as 50% (estimates vary, but range from 4-20%).

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Anorexia Nervosa