Madeline is highly concerned with her weight and usually engages in a binge/purge cycle twice a month. According to the DSM-5 criteria, she will most likely meet the criteria for _____.

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According to DSM-5 criteria, bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors (such as purging, fasting, or excessive exercise) in order to prevent weight gain. To meet the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa, these behaviors must occur, on average, at least once a week for three months. However, the DSM-5 also includes a category called "bulimia nervosa of low frequency" for individuals who meet all the criteria for bulimia nervosa, except that the binge/purge cycle occurs less frequently (e.g., less than once a week). Therefore, Madeline's behavior is most likely classified as bulimia nervosa of low frequency.

Madeline Is Highly Concerned with Her Weight and Usually Engages