What Criteria Does the DSM-IV Use to Define a Binge

question 82

Multiple Choice

What criteria does the DSM-IV use to define a binge?

• A) consumption of more food than most people would consume at one time; feeling out of control
• B) consumption of at least 1000 Calories at one sitting
• C) consumption of over 1000 Calories at one time; majority from sweets or carbohydrates
• D) a sense of lack of control over thoughts of eating more food than most people would consume at one time.
• E) consumption of more food than most people would consume within a one-month period

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