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Select all that applyWhich of the following criteria are characteristics of bulimia nervosa?Multiple select question.Recurrent episodes of purgingUse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemasAmenorrhea and a very low body weightRecurrent episodes of binge eating

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Select all that applyWhich of the following criteria are characteristics of bulimia nervosa?Multiple select question.Recurrent episodes of purgingUse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemasAmenorrhea and a very low body weightRecurrent episodes of binge eating

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The characteristics of bulimia nervosa include:

  1. Recurrent episodes of purging
  2. Use of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas
  3. Recurrent episodes of binge eating

Amenorrhea and a very low body weight are typically associated with anorexia nervosa, not bulimia nervosa.

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