Patricia has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following is a key characteristic of her eating disorder?

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One key characteristic of bulimia nervosa is the cycle of binge eating followed by purging through self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise. Option A is incorrect because loss of appetite is not a characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Option B is incorrect because being below ideal body weight is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa, not bulimia nervosa. Option D is incorrect because individuals with bulimia nervosa are usually aware that they have an eating disorder.

Patricia Has Been Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa