A person who engages in bouts of excessive overeating,followed by feelings of distress-but who does not binge,purge,fast,or exercise excessively-is said to have:

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Binge-eating disorder is characterized by episodes of excessive overeating without compensatory behaviors such as purging or fasting. The person may feel distressed or guilty after these episodes, but they do not engage in the behaviors typical of bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by restrictive eating and low body weight, while bulimia nervosa is characterized by bingeing followed by purging.

A Person Who Engages in Bouts of Excessive Overeating,followed by Feelings