Peggy engages in frequent binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting. She is terrified of picking up weight. Despite the self-induced vomiting following every meal, she has an average to above-average body mass index. This may indicate which of the following eating disorders:

Question

Only anorexia fits this description.
Only bulimia fits this description.
May be indicative of either anorexia or bulimia.
None of the given options

Answer 1

The description provided indicates behaviors that are characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Peggy engages in binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting and is fearful of gaining weight, which aligns with bulimia. The fact that she has an average to above-average body mass index does suggest that she may not meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, which typically includes underweight status.

Therefore, the best answer is:

Only bulimia fits this description.