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DeAnna Frost
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The core characteristic of bulimia nervosa is:

A) uncontrolled eating.
B) a gross distortion in body image.
C) the absence of physical exercise.
D) controlled purging.

Bulimia Nervosa

Eating disorder in which people engage in bingeing and behave in ways to prevent weight gain from the binges, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, and abuse of purging drugs (such as laxatives).

Body Image

An individual's perception, thoughts, and feelings about their physical appearance and body shape.

  • Identify the core characteristics and diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa.
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Yousef AbdelhadiDec 09, 2024
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