Questioms

What is eating disorder?

Eating disorder is a mental issue where the person has an abnormal eating habits that can be dangerous to the person

What is anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia Nervosa is a severe eating disorder where the person fear of gaining weight

What are the subtypes of anorexia Nervosa? Give their definition

The 2 subtypes of anorexia are restrictive and binge-purge. Restrictive is where the individual loses weight by dieting, fasting, or by excessive exercises. On the other hand, binge-purge is where the individual also restrict the food they intake but regularly binge eating and having purging behaviors

What is bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia Nervosa is consist with episodes of bingeing followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting, fasting, and excessive exercises to prevent gaining weight

What are the two subtypes of bulimia Nervosa? Give their definition

The two sub types of bulimia are purging and non-purging. Purging is where the individual is using drugs such as laxatives and diuretic to remove the eaten food. In the other hand, non purging doesn't use any kinds of drugs but they are fasting and doing excessive exercises in a long period

What is binge-eating?

Binge-eating Is where the individual consumes a large amount of food in a short period without removing the eaten food in the stomach, and it's followed by guilt and shame after bingeing

What are the four levels of binge-eating?

Mild : 1-3 episodes per week

Moderate: 4-7 episodes per week

Severe: 8-13 episodes per week

Extreme: 14+ episodes per week

What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?

In anorexia, the person limits the food they intake. While in bulimia, the person consumes a lot of foods then purges it