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Which eating disorder is characterized by binging (out-of-control eating episodes) followed by self-induced vomiting?
Which eating disorder is characterized by binging (out-of-control eating episodes) followed by self-induced vomiting?
- Bulimia nervosa (correct)
- Anorexia nervosa
- Binge-eating disorder
- Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
What is a specific medical consequence associated with bulimia nervosa?
What is a specific medical consequence associated with bulimia nervosa?
- Compulsive shoplifting
- Erosion of dental enamel (correct)
- Enlargement of salivary glands
- Intense fear of gaining weight
Why is the development of an eating disorder a particular risk for young women in developed countries?
Why is the development of an eating disorder a particular risk for young women in developed countries?
- Lack of access to medical treatments
- Genetic predisposition
- Social pressure for thinness in a competitive environment (correct)
- High consumption of fast food
Which psychological disorder is associated with bulimia nervosa?
Which psychological disorder is associated with bulimia nervosa?
What is a key feature that distinguishes anorexia nervosa from bulimia nervosa?
What is a key feature that distinguishes anorexia nervosa from bulimia nervosa?
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Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binging (out-of-control eating episodes) followed by self-induced vomiting to prevent weight gain.
Dental enamel erosion (Bulimia)
Dental enamel erosion (Bulimia)
The acid from frequent vomiting erodes the enamel, leading to increased sensitivity and decay.
Social pressure and eating disorders
Social pressure and eating disorders
Strong societal pressure for thinness, especially in competitive environments, increases eating disorder risks.
Related psychological disorders (Bulimia)
Related psychological disorders (Bulimia)
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Distinguishing feature (Anorexia vs. Bulimia)
Distinguishing feature (Anorexia vs. Bulimia)
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Study Notes
Eating Disorders
- Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binging (out-of-control eating episodes) followed by self-induced vomiting.
Medical Consequences of Bulimia Nervosa
- A specific medical consequence associated with bulimia nervosa is electrolyte imbalance and dehydration due to frequent self-induced vomiting.
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
- Young women in developed countries are at a particular risk of developing an eating disorder due to societal pressure to conform to beauty standards and unrealistic beauty ideals.
Comorbidities with Bulimia Nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa is often associated with depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Key Features of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
- A key feature that distinguishes anorexia nervosa from bulimia nervosa is the absence of bingeing and purging behaviors in anorexia nervosa, whereas bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurring episodes of bingeing and purging.
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