Saturday night, after all her suitemates went off to parties, Roberta went to the convenience store and filled two bags with snack cakes. She sat in her room and ate them so fast she could barely taste them, then went into the bathroom and vomited them up. Which of the following most likely describes Roberta?

A. She is troubled by low self-esteem.
B. Her body weight is about half of what's normal for a female of her size and age.
C. She suffers from obesity.
D. She is self-activated and confident.


Answer: A

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