Bulimia is best described by which pattern?

• A. A binge-purge cycle with self-esteem based on weight
• B. A persistent lack of appetite
• C. A fear of all foods leading to complete fasting
• D. A preference for extremely low-fat diets

Answer: (A)

Bulimia is best described by a binge-purge cycle with self-esteem based on weight. It involves recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (like purging, laxatives, or excessive exercise) to prevent weight gain, and the person’s self-worth is largely tied to their body weight or shape. The other patterns don’t capture this binge-purge cycle or the strong link between weight and self-esteem.