What characterizes the eating pattern of people with bulimia nervosa?

a. Binge eating usually occurs during the daytime.
b. Binge eating is frequently done at restaurant buffets.
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.


ANS: C

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