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Question 24 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Binge eating disorder differs from bulimia in that binge eaters __________.

Answer
A
exercise excessively after eating
B
may purge themselves to stay thin
C
are often overweight or obese
D
tend to use laxatives regularly

Explanation

Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food, but not the regular compensatory behaviors used in bulimia, such as purging or excessive exercise. As a result, people with binge eating disorder are often overweight or obese. The correct choice is “are often overweight or obese.”

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