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What syndrome involves episodic binge eating and purging?
  1. Psychoneuroses
  2. Anorexia nervosa
  3. Psychoses
  4. Bulimia
Explanation
Answer: D - Bulimia is a syndrome that involves episodic binge eating and purging. Purging is self-induced vomiting and the use of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. Although the person may be of normal weight, the intent is to lose weight. Calories consumed during binging range from 3,500 to 20,000.
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