The main characteristic of ______ are periods of overeating followed by purging.

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by periods of overeating, also known as binge-eating, followed by purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, or excessive exercise. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by severe food restriction, whereas pica is an eating disorder characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-food substances, and binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without behaviors such as purging.

The Main Characteristic of ______ Are Periods of Overeating Followed