Every time Valerie eats a large meal,she tries to induce vomiting as soon as possible after eating.She also uses laxatives on a regular basis to remove as much food as possible from her system.She wishes she had better willpower,because she just can't help herself from really indulging in large quantities of her favourite foods.Which eating disorder is illustrated by this example

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The behavior of inducing vomiting and using laxatives after binging on food is a defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Binge eating disorder involves binge eating without compensatory behaviors, while anorexia nervosa involves restricting food intake and a fear of weight gain. "Dieting disorder" is not a recognized eating disorder diagnosis.

Every Time Valerie Eats a Large Meal,she Tries to Induce