Bulimia Nervosa Diagnostic Criteria
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What are the four levels of severity for bulimia nervosa based on the number of episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week?

Mild, Moderate, Severe, Extreme

How often must binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur for at least 3 months for a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?

At least once per week

What are the three essential features of bulimia nervosa that are required for diagnosis?

Recurrent episodes of binge eating, recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors, self-evaluation unduly influenced by body shape and weight

Define an 'episode of binge eating' in bulimia nervosa.

<p>Eating a larger amount of food in a limited period of time than most individuals would eat in similar circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator that an episode of excessive food consumption is considered a binge eating episode?

<p>Sense of lack of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is 'discrete period of time' defined in the context of binge eating episodes?

<p>Usually less than 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main characteristics of an episode of binge eating in bulimia nervosa?

<p>Eating an abnormally large amount of food in a discrete period of time and a sense of lack of control over eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three examples of inappropriate compensatory behaviors seen in bulimia nervosa.

<p>Self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, fasting, excessive exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors occur to meet the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa?

<p>At least once a week for 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

In bulimia nervosa, how is self-evaluation influenced in relation to body shape and weight?

<p>Unduly influenced</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between partial remission and full remission in bulimia nervosa?

<p>Partial remission: Some but not all criteria are met; Full remission: None of the criteria are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the current severity of bulimia nervosa determined?

<p>Based on the frequency of inappropriate compensatory behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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