Which of the following is a symptom of anorexia nervosa but NOT of bulimia nervosa?
A) bingeing
B) purging
C) being significantly underweight
D) unusual preoccupation with body shape and weight

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Being significantly underweight is a symptom of anorexia nervosa but not a diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, while anorexia nervosa is characterized by restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image. Unusual preoccupation with body shape and weight is a symptom of both disorders.

Which of the Following Is a Symptom of Anorexia Nervosa