Maeve is majoring in dance at a local college. Although her weight falls into the normal range, some nights she often goes out and eats large amounts of food at each of the five dining halls on campus. After she is through, she feels very guilty and worries about her weekly "weigh-in" at her ballet class and so returns to her dorm where she vomits. Maeve is suffering from
A. bulimia nervosa.
B. anorexia nervosa.
C. body dysmorphic disorder.
D. rumination disorder.
Answer: A
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