Sandy is starting to become concerned about her friend, Annie. Whenever they go out for pizza or hamburgers, Annie seems to eat more than anyone
However, after they eat she either excuses herself to go to the bathroom or takes off saying that she needs to go to the gym (where she spends 3 to 4 hours working out). It is most likely that Annie has
A) anorexia nervosa.
B) a substance abuse problem.
C) depression.
D) bulimia nervosa.
D) bulimia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa, or bulimia, is a related condition that involves cycles of binge eating (consumption of huge amounts of food) followed by purging, fasting, or excessive exercise as a means to compensate for overeating.
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