What characterizes the eating pattern of people with bulimia nervosa?

a. Binge eating usually occurs during the daytime as a reward for something done well.
b. Binge eating often involves nutritious foods in overabundance.
c. Binge eating typically occurs after a period of strict dieting.
d. A binge eating episode is usually completed within 20 minutes.
e. Young women are particularly likely to have “binge buddies” with whom they binge.


Answer: C

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