Binge-eating disorder differs from bulimia nervosa in that the person with binge-eating disorder:

A) limits the number of times bingeing occurs.
B) is better able to control food consumption.
C) does not regularly engage in purging or excessive exercise.
D) experiences less anxiety about bingeing.

Binge-Eating Disorder

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Bulimia Nervosa

A disorder involving cycles of excessive eating followed by efforts to avoid weight gain through purging.

Purging

Engaging in behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to expel food from the body, often associated with eating disorders.