Excessive food intake followed by self-induced vomiting and the use of laxatives to minimize absorption and metabolism of the nutrients is called:

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Bulimia, also known as bulimia nervosa, is characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain. This purging can include self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other methods to expel food.

Excessive Food Intake Followed by Self-Induced Vomiting and the Use