Sarah Has the Nonpurging Type of Bulimia

question 33

Multiple Choice

Sarah has the nonpurging type of bulimia. Sonia has the restricting type of anorexia. Which of the following is likely?

• A) They are both aware that their eating patterns are not normal.
• B) Sarah uses fasting as a way to control her weight but Sonia does not.
• C) They both are overly concerned with their weight.
• D) Sarah is at risk for comorbid mental disorders but Sonia is not.

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