Lana is about the right weight for her age and height. Nevertheless, she is so preoccupied by her fear of becoming overweight that whenever she goes on an eating binge, she purges the excessive food by self-induced vomiting. It is likely that Lana suffers from:

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Lana's behavior of binge eating followed by purging is symptomatic of bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa involves a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight that leads to severe calorie restriction and weight loss. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves unwanted and recurring thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors. Agoraphobia involves anxiety and avoidance of situations perceived as difficult to escape. None of these disorders are specifically associated with binge eating and purging behaviors.

Lana Is About the Right Weight for Her Age and Height