That eating disorders are rising among nonwhite Americans to levels approaching the rates for white Americans is MOST likely due to:

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Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture or adopting the cultural norms of the dominant group in a society. As nonwhite Americans become more acculturated to the dominant white American culture, they may face similar pressures to conform to societal beauty standards and ideals of thinness, increasing their risk for developing eating disorders. Increases in availability of junk food or alexithymia (difficulty identifying and expressing emotions) would not necessarily lead to a rise in eating disorders among nonwhite Americans. While the increase in the number of men with eating disorders may contribute to an overall increase in eating disorder rates, it would not specifically explain a rise among nonwhite Americans.

That Eating Disorders Are Rising Among Nonwhite Americans to Levels