Mary is 15,and has recurrent binges after which she uses laxatives to purge.Her BMI is in the 95th %tile,classifying her as overweight;therefore,she cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.

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This statement is false. A diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa can still be given to someone who is overweight or obese. The DSM-5 criteria for Bulimia Nervosa does not require a specific BMI range. Mary may meet the other criteria for a diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa based on her binge and purge behaviors.

Mary Is 15,and Has Recurrent Binges After Which She Uses