Eating Disorders and Their Diagnostic Criteria Quiz

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by a significantly low body weight.

Eating disorders are more commonly observed in adult females.

Binge eating is the term used to describe consuming a large amount of food in a short period with a sense of lack of control.

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa typically have an onset in adolescence or early adulthood.

Amenorrhea in the context of eating disorders refers to the absence of menstruation.

Bulimia Nervosa diagnosis involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.

Binge Eating Disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors like vomiting or laxative use.

In Bulimia Nervosa, purging behaviors like vomiting or laxative misuse are used to compensate for binge eating.

ARFID is characterized by a fear or avoidance of certain foods, textures, or smells.

Osteoporosis is a common medical complication associated with Anorexia Nervosa.

CBT in eating disorder treatment aims to challenge distorted thoughts and behaviors related to food.

Anorexia Nervosa is often associated with a preoccupation with body size, shape, and weight, despite being underweight.

Body image distortion in eating disorders refers to a perception of one's body size that is inconsistent with reality.

Perfectionism is a common psychological factor associated with the development of eating disorders.

The neurotransmitter serotonin is often implicated in the development of eating disorders.

Unlike BED, Bulimia Nervosa involves binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.

Orthorexia Nervosa is characterized by a focus on purity, morality, and strict control over food intake.

A history of trauma or abuse is a risk factor for the development of eating disorders.

Atypical Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image without significant weight loss.