Asked by Lerato Mamokoena on May 01, 2024

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When Sonya is stressed out,she just can't stop eating.One night,she spent hours preparing all her favourite foods,including lasagna,pecan pie,and Caesar salad,and she ate everything while watching old movies.Which eating disorder is illustrated by this example

A)  binge eating disorder
B)  dieting disorder 
C)  anorexia nervosa
D)  bulimia nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

  • Discern and separate different types of eating disorders by examining their symptoms and behaviors.
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Jeffry LarinMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sonya's behavior fits the criteria for binge eating disorder, where individuals eat large amounts of food in a short period of time and feel a loss of control over their eating. There is no mention of dieting, restriction, or purging behaviors, which are more characteristic of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.