Which symptom would NOT typically be associated with bulimia?

The symptom typically not associated with bulimia is weight loss. Bulimia nervosa often features cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives. While some individuals may experience fluctuations in weight, many maintain an average or even above-average weight due to the nature of the disorder, where the compensatory behaviors can balance out the effects of binge eating.

Frequent dieting is common in bulimia, as individuals may try to restrict their food intake to compensate for binge episodes. Secretive behavior regarding eating is also characteristic, as those with bulimia often hide their eating habits due to feelings of shame or guilt. In contrast, significant and consistent weight loss is more characteristic of anorexia nervosa rather than bulimia. Therefore, weight loss does not typically define bulimia as much as average body weight does.