Some people have recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors such as purging, exercise, or fasting.These people have

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Binge-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors such as purging, exercise, or fasting. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, as well as intense fear of gaining weight and disturbance in the way one's body weight or shape is experienced. "Binge nervosa" is not a recognized disorder.

Some People Have Recurrent Episodes of Binge Eating Without Compensatory