Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder involving repeated gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse.

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Anorexia nervosa is actually an eating disorder where a person has an intense fear of gaining weight and severe restriction of food intake. It often involves excessive exercise and a distorted body image. Binge eating and purging (induced vomiting, laxative abuse) are more characteristic of bulimia nervosa.

Anorexia Nervosa Is an Eating Disorder Involving Repeated Gorging with Food