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Recurrent episodes of binge eating, inappropriate compensatory behavior, and undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation are all characteristic of which eating disorder?Multiple choice question.Anorexia nervosaBinge eating disorderBulimia nervosaNight eating disorder

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Recurrent episodes of binge eating, inappropriate compensatory behavior, and undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation are all characteristic of which eating disorder?Multiple choice question.Anorexia nervosaBinge eating disorderBulimia nervosaNight eating disorder

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The answer is Bulimia nervosa. This eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, fasting, or excessive exercise. There is also an undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation.

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