____ is a disease in which people binge eat and then purge by vomiting or using laxatives.
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Orthorexia nervosa
D) Rumination disorder

Question

____ is a disease in which people binge eat and then purge by vomiting or using laxatives.
A) ​Anorexia nervosa
B) ​Bulimia nervosa
C) ​Orthorexia nervosa
D) ​Rumination disorder

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restrictive eating behavior leading to severe weight loss. Orthorexia nervosa is an obsessive focus on eating only "healthy" foods, while Rumination disorder is a rare disorder characterized by regurgitation of food without nausea or retching.

____ Is a Disease in Which People Binge Eat and Then