What is the difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

A. Anorexia nervosa includes excessive exercising, binge/purge cycles, and caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles.
B. Anorexia nervosa includes excessive exercising and caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles.
C. Anorexia nervosa includes excessive caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles.
D. Anorexia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles, while bulimia nervosa includes excessive caloric restriction.


Answer: C

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