Which of the following teenagers most closely resembles the profile of someone who has binge eating disorder?

A. Carla, a gymnast who binges on junk food but makes herself vomit after each meal
B. Sherri, a volleyball player who binges on junk food but does not engage in any weight loss behaviors
C. Solomon, a football player who believes he is overweight and exercises twice a day, seven days a week
D. Ye-jun, a wrestler who nearly starves himself so he can stay in his weight bracket


Answer: B

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