NALT

Preferred term

bulimia nervosa

Topic

An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (bulimia or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise, and fasting.

eating disorders

binge purge syndrome
binge-vomit syndrome
bulimarexia

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

64283

Spanish

bulimia nerviosa

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/74560

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Created 7/21/06, last modified 11/16/15