Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of the eating disorder bulimia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intake of less than 1000 calories per day
b. Purging after meals
c. Body weight greater than 20% under normal
d. Consumption of 5000 to 20,000 calories per day
e. Erosion of tooth enamel
B, D, E
Purging commonly occurs after bingeing, and this causes erosion of tooth enamel. Intake of less than 1000 calories per day and body weight at least 20% less than normal are typical of anorexia nervosa. Body weight is often kept normal or within 20% of normal with bulimia.
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