Which of the following is among the criteria for diagnosing bulimia nervosa?

A. Restriction of energy intake that leads to significantly low body weight
B. Waking at least once during the night with a need to eat to be able to fall asleep again
C. Binge-compensate cycles that occur at least one time per week for one month or longer
D. Repeated use of unsafe means to prevent weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting)


Answer: D

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