Question

disordered eating is often _______. a. an eating disorder that affects numerous teens b. caused by eating irregularly over short periods c. a precursor for developing a disorder, but not a disorder on its own

Explanation:

clinical eating disorders. It can act as a precursor to diagnosable eating disorders, but does not meet the criteria to be classified as an eating disorder itself. Option A describes an eating disorder (not disordered eating), and option B is an oversimplification as disordered eating involves more than just short-term irregular eating.

Answer:

clinical eating disorders. It can act as a precursor to diagnosable eating disorders, but does not meet the criteria to be classified as an eating disorder itself. Option A describes an eating disorder (not disordered eating), and option B is an oversimplification as disordered eating involves more than just short-term irregular eating.