Vomiting, binge eating, fasting, the use of laxatives, and engaging in prolonged exercise regimens are potentially characteristics of _________.
A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)aphagia
D)female athlete triad

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Vomiting, binge eating, fasting, and the use of laxatives are all characteristic behaviors of bulimia nervosa. Engaging in prolonged exercise regimens is not specific to bulimia nervosa and may be seen in other eating disorders or disordered eating patterns. Aphagia refers to the inability or refusal to eat. The female athlete triad refers to a combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods), and osteoporosis in female athletes.

Vomiting, Binge Eating, Fasting, the Use of Laxatives, and Engaging