A critical difference between bulimia and binge-eating disorder is that those with bulimia ____.
A) use recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain, while those with binge-eating disorder do not
B) eat an amount of food that is "definitely" larger than what most individuals would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances, while those with binge-eating disorder eat an amount that is "somewhat" larger
C) have a behavior that occurs at least once a week over a three-month period, while it occurs at least twice a week over a two-month period for those with binge-eating disorder
D) are very upset by their eating disorder while those with binge-eating disorder are not

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Those with bulimia engage in recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, in order to prevent weight gain. Binge-eating disorder does not involve such behaviors.

A Critical Difference Between Bulimia and Binge-Eating Disorder Is That