An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging is
A)voluntary starvation.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)binge-eating disorder.

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Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging, typically through self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives. It is different from binge-eating disorder in that purging behaviors are present. Anorexia nervosa involves severe food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight, while voluntary starvation is not considered an official eating disorder diagnosis.

An Eating Disorder Characterized by Recurrent Episodes of Binge Eating