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What are the four levels of severity for bulimia nervosa based on the number of episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week?
What are the four levels of severity for bulimia nervosa based on the number of episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week?
Mild, Moderate, Severe, Extreme
How often must binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur for at least 3 months for a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?
How often must binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur for at least 3 months for a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?
At least once per week
What are the three essential features of bulimia nervosa that are required for diagnosis?
What are the three essential features of bulimia nervosa that are required for diagnosis?
Recurrent episodes of binge eating, recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors, self-evaluation unduly influenced by body shape and weight
Define an 'episode of binge eating' in bulimia nervosa.
Define an 'episode of binge eating' in bulimia nervosa.
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What is an indicator that an episode of excessive food consumption is considered a binge eating episode?
What is an indicator that an episode of excessive food consumption is considered a binge eating episode?
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How is 'discrete period of time' defined in the context of binge eating episodes?
How is 'discrete period of time' defined in the context of binge eating episodes?
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What are the two main characteristics of an episode of binge eating in bulimia nervosa?
What are the two main characteristics of an episode of binge eating in bulimia nervosa?
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List three examples of inappropriate compensatory behaviors seen in bulimia nervosa.
List three examples of inappropriate compensatory behaviors seen in bulimia nervosa.
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How often must binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur to meet the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa?
How often must binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur to meet the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa?
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In bulimia nervosa, how is self-evaluation influenced in relation to body shape and weight?
In bulimia nervosa, how is self-evaluation influenced in relation to body shape and weight?
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What is the distinction between partial remission and full remission in bulimia nervosa?
What is the distinction between partial remission and full remission in bulimia nervosa?
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How is the current severity of bulimia nervosa determined?
How is the current severity of bulimia nervosa determined?
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