The diagnostic criteria for Bulimia "Rebecca Leonard rejects petname Bulimia" Rebecca=Recurrent episodes of binge eating. Leonard=Lack of control during binging. Rejects=Regular use of mechanisms to overcome the fattening effects of binging (e.g vomit-induction,laxatives and vigorous exercises). Petname=Persistent over-concern with bodyweight. Bulimia=Bodyweight higher than that required for the diagnosis of anorexia |