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Individuals with bulimia are commonly:
 
  A. Overweight
  B. Normal weight
  C. Underweight
  D. Obese

Question 2

Which of the following questions is not used to diagnose an individual with anorexia?
 
  A. Do you think your current weight is normal or excessive?
  B. Do you think that any part of your body is still too fat?
  C. Do you have concern or fear about gaining weight even though you are underweight?
  D. Do you want to gain weight?



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Individuals with bulimia are usually within the normal range for weight. The essential features of bulimia nervosa are binge eating and the use of inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting or purging.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Box 17.14 Questions to Screen for Anorexia
1. Do you think your current weight is normal or excessive?
2. Do you think that any part of your body is still too fat?
3. Do you have concern or fear about gaining weight even though you are underweight?



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