Which statement describes a behavior not typically associated with bulimia nervosa?

• A. Regular binge eating with no purging
• B. Parotid gland enlargement
• C. Dental enamel erosion
• D. Going to the bathroom after meals

Answer: (A)

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. The purging or compensatory actions help distinguish bulimia from other eating disorders.

Parotid gland enlargement can occur from repeated vomiting, a common purging method. Dental enamel erosion results from exposure to stomach acid during vomiting. Going to the bathroom after meals is a purging behavior, whether by self-induced vomiting or laxative/diuretic use.

Regular binge eating with no purging is not typical of bulimia; without purging, the pattern aligns more with binge eating disorder. So the statement describing a behavior not typically associated with bulimia is the presence of binge eating without any compensatory purge.