The eating disorder that is characterized by cycles of overeating and purging is called:
A) bulimia nervosa
B) anorexia nervosa
C) emotional eating
D) obesity

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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging. Individuals with bulimia may consume large amounts of food in a short period of time, then use behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise to rid themselves of the calories consumed. Anorexia nervosa involves restrictive eating behaviors and self-starvation. Emotional eating involves using food as a coping mechanism for emotional stress, and obesity is a medical condition characterized by excess body fat.

The Eating Disorder That Is Characterized by Cycles of Overeating