The primary difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is that anorexics

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starve themselves, while bulimics make themselves throw up
Beside Jen's distinction, anorexics usually become extremely thin, while bulimics are more likely to be normal weight. Bulimics are also likely to alternate bouts of gorging and vomiting, while anorexics consistently minimize their eating.

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