Which of the following is characteristic of the binge-eating/purging type of anorexia?
a. the use of laxatives
b. 30 to 50 percent of those who begin by binge-eating and purging become restricting type anorexics
c. body weight is within normal range
d. efforts to restrict food intake
Question 2
Someone who binges and purges and is severely underweight is diagnosed as anorexic, not bulimic. Treating physicians must be precise with this diagnosis because
a. the patient will eventually stop bingeing and purging and start fasting.
b. anorexia is considered the more reliable diagnosis.
c. anorexia has a much higher death rate than bulimia.
d. bingeing and purging are not considered very important symptoms.