Which adolescent is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

A) Marla, who is African American and captain of her basketball team
B) Jessalyn, who is White and trying to get into an Ivy League school
C) Zhu, who is Asian and starting to realize that she may be a lesbian
D) Bianca, who is Latina and prefers to spend her time playing video games

Research suggests that White adolescents are at higher risk for developing eating disorders, particularly those who are striving for perfection, such as trying to get into an Ivy League school. Race and ethnicity are not significant factors in the development of eating disorders. Sexual orientation and hobbies/interests are also not reliable predictors of developing an eating disorder.