Which of the following best describes the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa?

a. excessive worry and anxiety, significant difficulty controlling one's worry, and the feeling of being wound up
b. inability to maintain body weight at least 85% of normal for height, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image
c. episodes of binge eating, a sense of lack of control over eating during the episodes, and inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain
d. depressed mood most of the day nearly every day, and feels sad or empty


C

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