With regard to the prognosis of eating disorders:

A) About 95% of adults with bulimia nervosa are able to stop binge eating and purging with evidence-based treatment.
B) About half of adults with bulimia nervosa are able to stop binge eating and purging with evidence-based treatment.
C) All people with bulimia nervosa exhibit some improvement with evidence-based treatment; it is just a question of how much improvement.
D) When individuals with eating disorders receive treatment, this eliminates their risk of death.
E) About 10% of people who receive an evidence-based treatment for an eating disorder, relapse.

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Ilham SaadAllah · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  While evidence-based treatment can be effective for adults with bulimia nervosa, research indicates that only about half are able to achieve full remission from their symptoms. It is important to note that individual factors such as severity of symptoms and length of time with the disorder can impact prognosis.

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