The type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging and purging is:
A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)compulsive eating disorder.
D)binge-eating disorder.

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging through methods such as vomiting or use of laxatives or diuretics. Anorexia nervosa involves restriction of food intake and binge-eating disorder involves episodes of binge eating without purging. Compulsive eating disorder is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5.

The Type of Eating Disorder Characterized by Episodes of Binging