Choice A rationale:

This choice is accurate. Recurrent episodes of binge eating, characterized by consuming large amounts of food within a discrete period and feeling a lack of control, are a hallmark symptom of bulimia nervosa.

Choice B rationale:

This choice is accurate. Inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, and excessive exercise, are used by individuals with bulimia nervosa to counteract the effects of binge eating and prevent weight gain.

Choice C rationale:

This choice is incorrect. In contrast to anorexia nervosa, individuals with bulimia nervosa often maintain a normal or slightly above normal body weight. This is due to the cycle of binge eating and compensatory behaviors that can offset significant weight loss.

Choice D rationale:

This choice is accurate. Individuals with bulimia nervosa experience a sense of lack of control over eating during binge episodes. This feeling of being unable to stop eating distinguishes binge eating from occasional overeating.

Choice E rationale:

This choice is accurate. Acknowledgment of the problem is a common aspect of bulimia nervosa. Many individuals with the disorder recognize that their eating patterns are abnormal and distressing, which can lead them to seek help.