Ramon engages in discrete periods of binge eating and he feels as if he cannot control himself.After each binge episode his guilt is extremely high and he feels compelled to exercise relentlessly.Typically,after a binge episode,he will spend two hours at the gym and another hour running.Knowing diagnostic criteria,one can assume that Ramon might manifest ____.

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Ramon's symptoms are consistent with those of bulimia nervosa, including periods of binge eating and compensatory behaviors such as excessive exercise. The feelings of guilt and lack of control are also common in individuals with bulimia nervosa. Options A and B do not fit Ramon's symptoms, and option D does not include binge eating episodes.

Ramon Engages in Discrete Periods of Binge Eating and He