Verna Brunning engages in binge eating without any evidence of compensatory behaviors. She would most likely receive a diagnosis of __________ according to the DSM -5 criteria.

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Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors. Verna Brunning's behavior matches the criteria for BED as she engages in binge eating without any evidence of compensatory behaviors. Rumination disorder is characterized by regurgitation and re-chewing of food, Pica disorder is characterized by persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances, and Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is characterized by inadequate food intake that may be due to sensory, aversive, or other factors. None of these disorders fit the presentation of Verna Brunning.

Verna Brunning Engages in Binge Eating Without Any Evidence of Compensatory