Which is most accurate with regard to why the purging and nonpurging subtypes of bulimia nervosa were removed from DSM-5?

a. They were not supported by the research.
b. The subtypes were separated into distinct diagnoses.
c. This distinction was only useful when deciding on treatment strategies.
d. The distinction was confusing to clinicians.


Answer: a.

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