A person who goes through episodes of consuming large quantities of food, but does not induce vomiting or use laxatives to stop potential weight gain, has:
A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)purging disorder

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Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without the use of compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise. Anorexia nervosa involves severe restriction of food intake, while bulimia nervosa involves binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or using laxatives. Purging disorder involves engaging in purging behaviors without binge eating.

A Person Who Goes Through Episodes of Consuming Large Quantities