This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Type II Anorexia nervosa is characterized by 
Select and explain. 
A. Avoidance of food, restrictive type of food intake, weight less than normal, B. Avoidance of food, binge eating and purging episodes, weight less than normal, C. Binge eating and purging episodes, weight less than normal, D. None of the above
B: Avoidance of food, binge eating and purging episodes, weight less than normal
Answer: B: Avoidance of food, binge eating and purging episodes, weight less than normal 
Explanation: Type II Anorexia nervosa or binge eating subtype is seen in 25 - 50% of patients, In this type patient attempts rigorous dieting, with intermittent binging & purging episodes. Avoidance is also seen and weight will be less than normal.