Bulimia Nervosa

Definition

An eating disorder marked by cycles of overeating followed by unhealthy behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food.

Related terms

Purge Behavior: Actions taken in order to rid oneself of calories following consumption; these may include vomiting, fasting, exercising excessively, or misuse of laxatives/diuretics.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Characterized by regular episodes of extreme overeating and feelings of loss of control about eating.

Compulsive Overeating:

Uncontrollable eating beyond the point needed for normal hunger satisfaction into excess.