Which is descriptive of bulimia during adolescence?

A) Strong sense of control over eating behavior
B) Feelings of elation after the binge-purge cycle
C) Profound lack of awareness that the eating pattern is abnormal
D) Weight that can be normal, slightly above normal, or below normal

Individuals with bulimia are of normal or more commonly slightly above normal weight. Those who also restrict their intake can become severely underweight. The adolescent has a lack of control over eating during the episode. Patients with bulimia commonly have self-deprecating thoughts and a depressed mood after binge-purge cycles; they are also aware that the eating pattern is abnormal but are unable to stop.