30 Questions
When was anorexia nervosa established as a mental disorder?
1960s
What is the distinguishing feature of anorexia?
Earlier age at onset and below-normal body weight
When was bulimia nervosa first described as a distinct syndrome?
1979
What percentage of normal-weight people with bulimia have a history of anorexia nervosa and low body weight?
30% to 35%
What percentage of people with anorexia nervosa exhibit the compensatory behaviors seen in bulimic behavior?
About 50%
What is the characteristic age at onset for clients with bulimia?
Later age at onset
What did female saints in the Middle Ages use willful dieting for?
To achieve purity
In which countries did doctors describe young women using self-starvation to avoid obesity in the late 1800s?
England and France
What percentage of cases of anorexia nervosa and bulimia occur in women?
More than 90%
How can eating disorders be viewed?
On a continuum
What is the estimated prevalence of eating disorders in the US general population?
2% to 4%
Which disorder is characterized by morning anorexia, evening hyperphagia, and nighttime awakenings, often associated with obesity?
Night eating syndrome
What are clients with anorexia classified into, based on weight control methods?
Restricting subtype and binge eating and purging subtype
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain?
Bulimia nervosa
What is orthorexia nervosa characterized by?
Obsession with proper or healthful eating
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors, often affecting people over age 35 and occurring more often in men?
Binge eating disorder
What are some physical manifestations of anorexia nervosa?
Amenorrhea, constipation, and muscle atrophy
What is bulimia nervosa characterized by?
Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain
Which disorder is characterized by pica and rumination, more common in persons with intellectual disability?
Eating or feeding disorders in childhood
What is the age group often affected by binge eating disorder?
Adults over age 35
Which psychiatric disorders are commonly comorbid in clients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?
Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse/dependence
What behaviors are associated with eating disorders?
Compulsive checking of ingredients, cutting out food groups, and obsession with 'healthy' or 'pure' foods
What traits are commonly associated with both anorexia and bulimia?
Perfectionism, obsessive–compulsiveness, neuroticism
What is often linked to a history of sexual abuse in relation to eating disorders?
History of sexual abuse is often linked to problems with intimacy, body satisfaction, and low interest in sexual activity
What is associated with clients with eating disorders and a history of sexual abuse?
Higher levels of depression and anxiety, lower self-esteem, more interpersonal problems
What is childhood neglect associated with in relation to eating disorders?
Childhood neglect is associated with eating disorders
What are common traits associated with clients with bulimia?
High impulsivity, sensation seeking, novelty seeking
What is the most common comorbid disorder in clients with anorexia and bulimia?
Depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder
What is a common behavior associated with clients with eating disorders?
Obsessive involvement in food blogs
What is a factor contributing to problems with intimacy, body satisfaction, and sexual activity in clients with eating disorders?
History of sexual abuse
Study Notes
Eating Disorders and Related Disorders: An Overview
- Men with anorexia or bulimia may be more prevalent than previously believed, particularly among athletes, but are less likely to seek treatment.
- The prevalence of eating disorders in the US general population is estimated to be 2% to 4%.
- Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening disorder characterized by nutritional restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and physical manifestations like amenorrhea, constipation, and muscle atrophy.
- Clients with anorexia are classified into two subtypes based on weight control methods: restricting subtype and binge eating and purging subtype.
- Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain.
- Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors, often affecting people over age 35 and occurring more often in men.
- Night eating syndrome is characterized by morning anorexia, evening hyperphagia, and nighttime awakenings, often associated with obesity and treated with SSRI antidepressants.
- Eating or feeding disorders in childhood include pica and rumination, more common in persons with intellectual disability.
- Orthorexia nervosa is an obsession with proper or healthful eating, not formally recognized in the DSM-5 but believed by some to be on the rise.
Test your knowledge about eating disorders and related disorders with this informative quiz. Explore the prevalence, characteristics, and subtypes of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other related conditions. Gain insights into the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for these disorders.
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