Asked by Yalisa Sanchez on Jul 11, 2024

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Simone meets all the criteria for anorexia nervosa EXCEPT that she falls within the normal weight range.According to the DSM-5, she will most likely be diagnosed with

A) pica syndrome eating disorder.
B) bulimia nervosa of low frequency.
C) atypical anorexia nervosa.
D) night eating syndrome.

Atypical Anorexia Nervosa

Disorder characterized by all the criteria for anorexia nervosa except that despite significant weight loss, the weight of the affected individual remains within or above the normal range.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification and diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association used in psychiatry and psychology.

Normal Weight

A weight classification based on body mass index (BMI) that is considered healthy and not underweight or overweight.

  • Familiarize oneself with the criteria for diagnosing and the unique aspects of different eating disorders, encompassing bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
  • Contrast different types of eating disorders by examining their symptoms and the criteria necessary for diagnosis.
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Telliya PattonJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Atypical anorexia nervosa is a subtype of anorexia nervosa that meets all of the criteria except for being below a certain weight threshold. This diagnostic category was introduced in the DSM-5 to address cases like Simone's where individuals may have the same psychological and behavioral symptoms as those with anorexia nervosa but do not exhibit extreme weight loss.