Which of the following is NOT true concerning the diagnostic criteria for bulimia?

A) recurrent episodes of binge eating
B) feeling of lack of control over eating behaviors
C) regular use of laxatives or self-induced vomiting to prevent weight-gain
D) losing at least 15% of body weight

Diagnostic Criteria

Set of conditions or symptoms used to determine the presence of a disease or disorder.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, often through vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Binge Eating

Involves consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, often associated with a loss of control over eating.