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Criterion A

• Recurrent episodes of binge eating occur.
• A binge episode involves eating, in a discrete period, an amount that is definitely larger than most people would eat in similar circumstances.
• There is also a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode.

Criterion B

• Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting, laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Criterion C

• The binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur at least once a week for 3 months.

Criterion D

• Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.

Criterion E

• The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa.

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