match the symptom with the eating disorder.
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder
Avoiding food
weighing themselves repeatedly
Eating small amounts
Counting calories in everything they eat
Avoiding meals
Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting
Purge themselves
Anorexia Nervosa - Avoiding food, Eating small amounts, Avoiding meals
Bulimia Nervosa - Binge Eating Disorder, Purge themselves
Binge Eating Disorder - Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting
what about weighing themselves repeatedly and Counting calories in everything they eat and
Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting
Weighing themselves repeatedly and Counting calories in everything they eat can be symptoms of both Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting is a symptom of Binge Eating Disorder.
in the chart below, match the consequences with the eating disorder. The same consequence may appear in more than one disorder (1 point) Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Damaged teeth Anorexia Nervosa – Damaged teeth Bulimia Nervosa – Damaged teeth Binge Eating Disorder – Damaged teeth Dehydration Anorexia Nervosa – Dehydration Bulimia Nervosa – Dehydration Binge Eating Disorder – Dehydration Type 2 diabetes Anorexia Nervosa – Type 2 diabetes Bulimia Nervosa – Type 2 diabetes Binge Eating Disorder – Type 2 diabetes Heart failure resulting in death Anorexia Nervosa – Heart failure resulting in death Bulimia Nervosa – Heart failure resulting in death Binge Eating Disorder – Heart failure resulting in death Swollen glands Anorexia Nervosa – Swollen glands Bulimia Nervosa – Swollen glands Binge Eating Disorder – Swollen glands Starvation Anorexia Nervosa – Starvation Bulimia Nervosa – Starvation Binge Eating Disorder – Starvation Obesity Anorexia Nervosa – Obesity Bulimia Nervosa – Obesity Binge Eating Disorder – Obesity Malnutrition Anorexia Nervosa – Malnutrition Bulimia Nervosa – Malnutrition Binge Eating Disorder – Malnutrition High blood pressure Anorexia Nervosa – High blood pressure Bulimia Nervosa – High blood pressure Binge Eating Disorder – High blood pressure Skip to navigation
Anorexia Nervosa - Damaged teeth, Dehydration, Type 2 diabetes, Heart failure resulting in death, Swollen glands, Starvation, Malnutrition, High blood pressure
Bulimia Nervosa - Damaged teeth, Dehydration, Type 2 diabetes, Heart failure resulting in death, Swollen glands, Starvation, Malnutrition, High blood pressure
Binge Eating Disorder - Damaged teeth, Dehydration, Heart failure resulting in death, Swollen glands, Obesity, Malnutrition, High blood pressure
Avoiding food - Anorexia Nervosa
Weighing themselves repeatedly - Anorexia Nervosa
Eating small amounts - Anorexia Nervosa
Counting calories in everything they eat - Anorexia Nervosa
Avoiding meals - Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa (can be present in both)
Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting - Binge Eating Disorder
Purge themselves - Bulimia Nervosa
To match the symptoms with the corresponding eating disorder, we need to understand the characteristics of each disorder:
1. Anorexia Nervosa: This eating disorder is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, an obsession with weight and body image, and a significant restriction of food intake that leads to low body weight. Symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa include:
- Avoiding food: People with anorexia nervosa often avoid eating meals or only consume very limited amounts of food.
- Weighing themselves repeatedly: Frequent weigh-ins are common among individuals with anorexia nervosa, as they may be preoccupied with monitoring their weight loss.
- Eating small amounts: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by extreme food restriction, where individuals eat very little on a regular basis.
2. Bulimia Nervosa: This eating disorder involves a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives. Symptoms associated with bulimia nervosa include:
- Counting calories in everything they eat: People with bulimia nervosa often have an intense focus on the caloric content of their food.
- Avoiding meals: In some cases, individuals with bulimia nervosa may occasionally avoid or skip meals to compensate for binge episodes.
- Purge themselves: Purging behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or misusing laxatives, are common among individuals with bulimia nervosa.
3. Binge Eating Disorder: This eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating a large amount of food within a short period, accompanied by a lack of control. Symptoms associated with binge eating disorder include:
- Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting: Binge eating disorder involves consuming an excessive amount of food within a relatively short time frame.
Now, matching the given symptoms with the eating disorders:
- Avoiding food: Anorexia Nervosa
- Weighing themselves repeatedly: Anorexia Nervosa
- Eating small amounts: Anorexia Nervosa
- Counting calories in everything they eat: Bulimia Nervosa
- Avoiding meals: Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating huge amounts of food in a single sitting: Binge Eating Disorder
- Purge themselves: Bulimia Nervosa
Keep in mind that only a qualified medical professional can diagnose an eating disorder accurately. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of an eating disorder, it is essential to seek professional help.