Bianca, 22 years old, is slightly overweight and loves to eat, particularly junk food and high-calorie desserts. Fearful of gaining weight, Bianca often takes a laxative following an episode of binge eating. Bianca seems to be suffering from:

What will be an ideal response?


bulimia nervosa.

Nutritional Science

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What will be an ideal response?

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