A person who loses weight by forcing herself to vomit after meals or by using laxatives and who otherwise fits the definition of anorexia is experiencing:

A) binge eating/purging-type anorexia nervosa.
B) food-phobia anorexia nervosa.
C) restricted-type anorexia nervosa.
D) variable-limited anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading to insufficient food intake and a distorted body image.

Binge Eating

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

Purging-Type

A subtype of eating disorders characterized by behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives to prevent weight gain.