Asked by Fanni Hudák on Jun 11, 2024
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The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is
A) men are generally diagnosed with binge eating disorder and women are diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
B) those suffering from binge eating disorder binge more often.
C) binge eating disorder does not involve a sense of lack of control.
D) the number of calories consumed per binge is higher in bulimia nervosa.
E) sufferers of binge eating disorder do not engage in compensatory behaviours.
Binge Eating Disorder
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food very quickly and to the point of discomfort.
Bulimia Nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging, to avoid weight gain.
Compensatory Behaviours
Actions taken to make up for or to correct a mistake, error, or deficiency, especially in the context of eating disorders to offset caloric intake.
- Recognize and distinguish among different eating disorders and their respective diagnostic standards.
- Describe the notion of compensatory actions in bulimia nervosa and their consequences.
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Priya ShiarJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is that individuals with binge eating disorder do not regularly engage in compensatory behaviors (such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or fasting) after binge eating, whereas those behaviors are a hallmark of bulimia nervosa.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and distinguish among different eating disorders and their respective diagnostic standards.
- Describe the notion of compensatory actions in bulimia nervosa and their consequences.