The Distinction Between Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa Is That

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Multiple Choice

The distinction between bulimia and anorexia nervosa is that

• A) anorexia (but not bulimia) is a metabolic disorder.
• B) anorexia (but not bulimia) can be associated with weight gain.
• C) bulimia (but not anorexia) reflects an obsession with weight loss.
• D) anorexia nervosa involves weight loss, while bulimia involves binging.
• E) bulimia is a metabolic disorder while anorexia is not.

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