Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

A. After vomiting, many calories from the food eaten are still absorbed.
B. Few kilocalories are absorbed when laxatives are used as a purging technique.
C. After many months of purging, it gets more difficult to purge.
D. There are no medical risks to purging.


Answer: A

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