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With this weight/height how much weight would a bulimic lose?

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None: Despite being a life-threatening illness, bulimia is often not apparent by weight loss. Because so many calories are consumed during a binge, some will remain in one's system even after vomiting or laxative use.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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