Which reports describe behaviors that meets the criteria for a diagnosis of binge eating? Select all that apply
a. Sister reports, "She is so sad after she finishes."
b. Claims, "I can't control myself when I get that way."
c. The patient reports, "making myself vomit" at least twice a week.
d. Mother reports seeing the patient, "eat entire loaf of bread for lunch."
e. Maintains that, "I look okay now but I do this so I don't gain any weight."
ANS: A, B, C, D
All described behaviors are characteristic of binge eating except for the belief that body im-age is currently acceptable.
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