The three major aspects of bulimia nervosa are BEST represented by which of the following clusters of behaviors?
a. fasting, bingeing, and purging
b. dieting, running, and controlling
c. cutting self, refusing to eat, and anger
d. isolating, many food dislikes, and nervousness
A
Fasting, binging, and purging are the three behaviors that represent the main aspects of bulimia nervosa. There are estimates that this disorder affects 1% to 3% of all adolescent females, with a significantly lower number of adolescent males affected. There are grave physiological and psychological consequences from engaging in bulimia nervosa. Typically, those engaging in bulimia nervosa hide their activities and face a risk of being discovered by parents or other family members.
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