How Does Binge Eating Disorder Differ from Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia

question 178

Multiple Choice

How does binge eating disorder differ from bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?

• A) People with binge eating disorder are not completely satisfied with the way they look, but they focus on body image much less than individuals with anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
• B) People with binge eating disorder do not experience shame or guilt after binge eating.
• C) People with binge eating disorder tend to develop the disorder later in life, typically in their twenties.
• D) People with binge eating disorder report experiencing significantly less control during bingeing than do those with anorexia or bulimia nervosa.

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