What are the criteria for the diagnosis of bulimia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Occasional episodes of binge eating
b. Refusal to maintain body weight that is more than 15% below normal
c. Excessive emphasis placed on body shape and weight
d. Eating binges at least twice per week for at least 3 months
C, D
These are two of the four criteria for the diagnosis of bulimia. Bulimia criteria include recurring episodes of binge eating rather than only occasional episodes; refusal to maintain body weight that is more than 15% below normal is a criterion for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.
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