Biological Theories and the Development of an Eating Disorder
One of the questions that seems to arise again and again is, “My aunt and my mother had an eating disorder.
- Is it hereditary?
- Am I at risk?
The high incidence of eating disorders in families has led researchers to think that there might be a genetic influence in the development of them. Studies have shown that 58% to 76% of the occurrence of anorexia nervosa can be attributed to genetic factors.
