Bulimia is an eating disorder whose primary characteristic is bingeing on unusually large amounts of food, and then attempting to rid the body of calories by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, and/or other methods of purging. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines: What Is Bulimia? What Causes Bulimia? What Are the Risks of Bulimia? and Can People Overcome Bulimia?