Which characterizes bulimia nervosa?
A)a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal,healthy body weight
B)high fat intake and low level of physical activity
C)alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting,laxatives,or diuretics
D)normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by alternating between episodes of binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives or diuretics. The individual may also engage in other compensatory behaviors, such as fasting or excessive exercising, to offset the effects of the binge episode. This pattern of behavior typically occurs at least once a week for three months or more. A and B are not accurate descriptions of bulimia nervosa, while D describes a pattern of behavior seen in binge eating disorder, not bulimia nervosa.

Which Characterizes Bulimia Nervosa