Bulimia Nervosa is an illness that is most commonly found in girls of later adolescence and early adulthood. It is very rarely found in men. It is characterised by episodes of binge eating; eating large quantities of food in a short time.
This web site has a PDF booklet explaining about eating disorders, including anorexia athletica, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. The booklet is aimed at professionals working with individuals suffering the disorders.