Binge-eating disorder is characterized by _____________.
A) laxative use
B) purging
C) lack of compensatory behaviors
D) none of these choices

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Binge-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, which is the consumption of a larger amount of food within a discrete period of time than most people would eat in similar circumstances with a sense of lack of control. Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge-eating episodes are not followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging, fasting or excessive exercise. Laxative use is common in people with bulimia nervosa, but not in those with binge-eating disorder.

Binge-Eating Disorder Is Characterized by _____________