Each of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa EXCEPT:
a) recurrent episodes of binge eating.
b) refusal to maintain body weight at or above minimal normal weight for age and height.
c) recurrent inappropriate behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, to try to prevent weight gain.
d) appearing to have a normal body weight or being slightly overweight.
ANS: B
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