Leticia Suffers from Recurrent Episodes of Gorging on Large Quantities

question 183

Multiple Choice

Leticia suffers from recurrent episodes of gorging on large quantities of food followed by purging through self-induced vomiting in order to prevent herself from gaining weight.Although her weight is normal,and her ideal weight is relatively normal,she worries excessively about looking or becoming fat.She is suffering from ________.

• A)amenorrhea
• B)anorexia nervosa
• C)bulimia nervosa
• D)cytomegalovirus

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