Martha is suffering from bulimia nervosa, whereas Jane has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The difference between them is that Martha
A) will eventually recover from the disorder.
B) is likely to be highly perfectionistic.
C) has an eating disorder.
D) has her weight within a normal range.

Question

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Bulimia nervosa often involves episodes of binge eating followed by purging to avoid weight gain, allowing individuals to maintain a weight within the normal range, unlike anorexia nervosa, where individuals typically have a significantly lower body weight.

Martha Is Suffering from Bulimia Nervosa, Whereas Jane Has Been