Which statement best summarizes characteristics of eating disorders?

Eating disorders involve serious, harmful patterns related to eating, such as restricting food, binge eating, or purging. They can affect people of any gender and age, and their causes are complex rather than being only low self-esteem. Because they can threaten physical and mental health, professional support is important. Therefore, the best summary is that eating disorders are characterized by dangerously extreme eating behaviors.

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