Asked by Mackenzie McBride on Apr 25, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT true concerning the diagnostic criteria for bulimia?
A) recurrent episodes of binge eating
B) feeling of lack of control over eating behaviors
C) regular use of laxatives or self-induced vomiting to prevent weight-gain
D) losing at least 15% of body weight
Diagnostic Criteria
Set of conditions or symptoms used to determine the presence of a disease or disorder.
Bulimia
An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, often through vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.
Binge Eating
Involves consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, often associated with a loss of control over eating.
- Investigate the psychological and biological dimensions of eating disorders.
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gizeal bahatiApr 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Losing at least 15% of body weight is not a diagnostic criteria for bulimia. The other three options (recurrent episodes of binge eating, feeling of lack of control over eating behaviors, regular use of laxatives or self-induced vomiting to prevent weight-gain) are all diagnostic criteria for bulimia according to the DSM-5.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the psychological and biological dimensions of eating disorders.