Which eating disorder is associated with a binge of high-calorie foods and feelings of guilt followed by a purge cycle.
A) bulimia nervosa
B) binge-eating disorder
C) pica
D) anorexia nervosa
E) All of the answer choices are associated with a binge of high-calorie foods, and a feeling of guilt followed by a purge cycle.

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, typically with high-calorie foods, followed by purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives or diuretics. Binge-eating disorder also involves consuming large amounts of food, but without the purging behaviors that are characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Pica involves eating non-food substances such as dirt or paint, and anorexia nervosa involves restriction of food intake to the point of severe weight loss. Therefore, only option A fits the given description.

Which Eating Disorder Is Associated with a Binge of High-Calorie