Clients with bulimia nervosa are not as undernourished as clients who have anorexia nervosa. They are, however, a challenge for nutrition therapy. What eating strategy may be appropriate for clients with bulimia nervosa?
A) Use finger foods.
B) Eat quickly.
C) Avoid "forbidden" or problem foods associated with bingeing.
D) Record intake before eating.
D
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Initially, nutrition therapy for bulimia is structured and relatively inflexible to promote the client's sense of control. Having the client record intake before eating adds to a sense of control.
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