Eating Disorders

Question 1

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 1

Characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and excessive weight loss

Question 2

DSM-5 Criteria for AN

Answer 2

Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, leading to a significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical weight.

Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, or persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain, even though underweight

Distorted perception of body shape and size, or persistent lack of recognition of the seriousness of the current low body weight.

Question 3

What are the 3 AN Subtypes

Answer 3

Restricting subtype, Binge-eating/purging type, and Other compensatory behaviors (excessive exercise or fasting)

Question 4

Binge eating

Answer 4

out of control consumption consumption of an amount of food far greater than most people would eat in the same amount of time, under same circumstances

Question 5

Purge

Answer 5

Removal of food eaten (self inducing vomiting, misusing laxatives, diuretics, and enemas

Question 6

Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 6

Characterized by uncontrollable binge eating and recurrent inappropriate behaviors to prevent weight gain