Nicole's day is dominated by cycles of binge eating of foods rich in carbohydrates, then purging the food she has eaten to avoid getting fat. Her behavior is typical of someone with ______.

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Nicole's behavior is typical of someone with bulimia nervosa, which involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors (such as vomiting or laxative use) to prevent weight gain. Anorexia nervosa involves severe restriction of food intake and distorted body image, while Turner's syndrome is a genetic condition that affects development and does not involve disordered eating behavior. Huntington's chorea is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and cognition, and also does not involve disordered eating behavior.

Nicole's Day Is Dominated by Cycles of Binge Eating of Foods