Asked by Sabrina Renee on Jun 13, 2024
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With the publication of DSM-5, binge eating disorder has been:
A) included as a subtype of bulimia nervosa.
B) included as a residual eating disorders diagnosis.
C) added to the "Not Otherwise Specified" diagnoses.
D) included as a standalone eating disorder.
E) has been moved to the appendix of the manual.
DSM-5
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.
Binge Eating Disorder
A psychiatric condition characterized by recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food quickly to the point of discomfort, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control and guilt.
- Outline the modifications in diagnostic criteria for eating and feeding disorders in the DSM-5.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the modifications in diagnostic criteria for eating and feeding disorders in the DSM-5.
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