In the chart below, match the consequences with the eating disorder.
The same consequence may appear in more than one disorder
Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder
Damaged teeth
Obesity
Malnutrition
Heart failure resulting in death
Dehydration
Starvation
High blood pressure
Swollen glands
Type 2 diabetes
Anorexia Nervosa: Damaged teeth, Malnutrition, Starvation, Heart failure resulting in death
Bulimia Nervosa: Damaged teeth, Dehydration, High blood pressure, Swollen glands
Binge Eating Disorder: Obesity, Type 2 diabetes
To match the consequences with the eating disorders, we need to understand the characteristics and effects of each disorder.
1. Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia often have a distorted body image and an extreme pursuit of thinness.
2. Bulimia Nervosa: Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives or diuretics.
3. Binge Eating Disorder: Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging behaviors. People with this disorder may eat large amounts of food rapidly, feel a lack of control during the binge, and experience feelings of guilt or shame afterward.
Now let's match the consequences with the respective eating disorder:
- Damaged teeth: This consequence can be associated with both bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. In bulimia nervosa, frequent vomiting exposes the teeth to stomach acid, leading to teeth erosion. In binge eating disorder, excessive consumption of sugary or acidic foods during binges can also contribute to tooth damage.
- Obesity: While obesity can be a result of overeating and a sedentary lifestyle, it is not a characteristic consequence of a specific eating disorder. However, binge eating disorder is strongly associated with obesity due to recurrent episodes of excessive eating.
- Malnutrition: Malnutrition is commonly associated with anorexia nervosa, as prolonged restriction of food intake leads to inadequate nutrient intake. People with anorexia can have severe deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients.
- Heart failure resulting in death: This consequence is most frequently associated with anorexia nervosa. Severe malnutrition and low body weight can lead to cardiovascular complications.
- Dehydration: Dehydration can occur in all eating disorders, but it is particularly common in anorexia nervosa due to restricted fluid intake.
- Starvation: Starvation is a significant consequence of anorexia nervosa, as individuals intentionally restrict their food intake to an extreme degree.
- High blood pressure: High blood pressure can be associated with both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, it is more commonly seen in individuals with bulimia nervosa due to electrolyte imbalances caused by purging behaviors.
- Swollen glands: Swollen glands can occur in all eating disorders, but it is more frequently seen in individuals with bulimia nervosa due to repeated vomiting, which can cause inflammation and irritation.
- Type 2 diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is not directly associated with any specific eating disorder. However, it can develop in individuals with binge eating disorder who are also obese and have a sedentary lifestyle.
By understanding the characteristics and consequences of each eating disorder, you can match the consequences listed in the chart to the respective disorders.
In the chart, the consequences can be matched with the eating disorders as follows:
Anorexia Nervosa:
- Damaged teeth
- Malnutrition
- Heart failure resulting in death
- Starvation
Bulimia Nervosa:
- Damaged teeth
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Swollen glands
Binge Eating Disorder:
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes