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An eating disorder characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting is called ________.

A) anorexia nervosa
B) bulimia nervosa
C) hormone under secretion
D) leptin reduction

Eating Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health.

Self-induced Vomiting

is an unhealthy behavior often linked to eating disorders, where an individual purposely vomits to prevent weight gain or relieve discomfort.

Bulimia Nervosa

A condition in which a person develops a cycle of “bingeing,” or overeating enormous amounts of food at one sitting, and then using unhealthy methods to avoid weight gain.

  • Identify symptoms and diagnostic criteria for eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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