Which of the following eating disorders includes binge eating episodes followed by self-induced vomiting?
A) Bulimia
B) Anorexia
C) Orthorexia nervosa
D) Pica
E) Rumination disorder

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Bulimia is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging, which can include self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic misuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. Anorexia involves restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, while Orthorexia nervosa is an obsession with eating "pure" or "clean" foods that can lead to malnutrition. Pica involves craving and eating non-food items, while Rumination disorder involves regurgitation and re-chewing of food without apparent nausea or illness.

Which of the Following Eating Disorders Includes Binge Eating Episodes