Asked by Kayla Valley on Sep 25, 2024

Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating that is not followed by a purging cycle?

A) bulimia nervosa
B) body dysmorphic disorder
C) anorexia nervosa
D) binge-eating disorder

Binge-Eating Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in physical appearance that is either minor or not observable to others.

  • Recognize different types of eating disorders and their characteristics.