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Individuals whose binge-eating behavior occurs only during Anorexia Nervosa are given the diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa, Binge-Eating/Purging Type, and should not be given the additional diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa. For an individual who binges and purges but whose presentation no longer
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The lifetime prevalence of Bulimia Nervosa among women is approximately 1%-3%; the rate of occurrence of this disorder in males is approximately one-tenth of that in females. Specific Culture, Age, and Gender Features Bulimia Nervosa has been reported to occur
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A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: (1) eating, in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than
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The essential features of Bulimia Nervosa are binge eating and inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain. In addition, the self-evaluation of individuals with Bulimia Nervosa is excessively influenced by body shape and weight. To qualify for the diagnosis, the
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The following subtypes can be used to specify the presence or absence of regular use of purging methods as a means to compensate for the binge eating: Purging Type. This subtype describes presentations in which the person has regularly engaged
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Associated descriptive features and mental disorders. Individuals with Bulimia Nervosa typically are within the normal weight range, although some may be slightly underweight or overweight. The disorder occurs but is uncommon among moderately and morbidly obese individuals. There are suggestions
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