_____ is an eating disorder in which an individual, typically female, consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

A) Bulimia nervosa
B) Binge-eating disorder
C) Anorexia nervosa
D) Schizophrenia

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, to prevent weight gain.

Binge-And-Purge

A cycling behavior often associated with bulimia nervosa, involving episodes of excessive eating followed by attempts to avoid weight gain through vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising excessively.

Eating Pattern

The habitual intake of food, including what, when, and how much a person eats over time.