Excessive Food Intake Followed by Self-Induced Vomiting and the Use

question 3

Multiple Choice

Excessive food intake followed by self-induced vomiting and the use of laxatives to minimize absorption and metabolism of the nutrients is called:

• A) Anorexia nervosa
• B) Bulimia
• C) Binging
• D) Purging

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Definitions:

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