Five Types of Eating Disorders
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Anorexia
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Under weight ( <85% of IBW or BMI <18 )​
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Fear of weight gain/fat OR behaviors prevent weight gain
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Body image distortion OR self-evaluation depends on weight/shape OR no insight into seriousness of low weight​​​
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Binge Eating Disorder
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At or abobe normal weight, no purging​
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Binge=eats large amount within a 2-hour period, til uncomfortably full, embarrassed, disgusted & distressed; average once/week for 3 months
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Bulimia
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At or above normal weight​
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Recurrent binge & purging episodes; average once/week for 3 months
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
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Avoids based on texture, taste, interest, or physical discomfort​
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Significantly under weight/nutritionally deficient; supplement dependent
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Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (i.e., purging disorder)