A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that

A. anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food.
B. bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder, whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal.
C. bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive.
D. anorexia is more common among women, whereas bulimia is more common among men.


Answer: A

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