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What is the third leading cause of death among adolescents 13 through 19 years of age in the United States?
Suicide
Which eating disorder involves the relentless pursuit of a thinner build through starvation?
Anorexia Nervosa
What is the rare event that has increased in recent decades in adolescence?
Suicidal behavior
What is a characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa?
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What is the central aspect of good mental health for a child's healthy development?
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What is the third leading cause of death among adolescents 13 through 19 years of age in the United States?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
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What is the age group in the United States where suicide is the third leading cause of death?
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What is the rare event that has increased in recent decades in adolescence?
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What is the primary method used by individuals with Bulimia Nervosa to purge after a binge-eating episode?
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Eating Disorders and Adolescent Mental Health
- Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents 13 through 19 years of age in the United States.
- Anorexia Nervosa involves the relentless pursuit of a thinner build through starvation.
- The rare event that has increased in recent decades in adolescence is suicide.
- A characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa is the use of purging methods after a binge-eating episode.
- The primary method used by individuals with Bulimia Nervosa to purge after a binge-eating episode is self-induced vomiting.
- Good mental health is crucial for a child's healthy development, with a central aspect being a positive self-image and emotional well-being.
- Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by a distorted body image, extreme weight loss, and a fear of gaining weight.