Which Person Is MOST Likely to Have Bulimia Based on the Descriptions

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which person is MOST likely to have bulimia based on the descriptions provided?

• A) someone who has lost 40 pounds in 4 months by eliminating sweets from his or her diet
• B) someone who exercises compulsively and who meticulously plans and tracks every meal
• C) someone who often "loses control" while eating and tends to eat even when not hungry
• D) someone who repeatedly gorges on food and as a result spends an excessive amount of time working out

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The fraction of members in a group that possess a particular characteristic, often expressed as a percentage of the total population.

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