biochem exam 2- eating disorders

Question 1

Three disorders we need to know:

Answer 1

1. Anorexia nervosa
2. Bulimia nervosa
3. Binge eating disorder

Question 2

Anorexia nervosa:

Answer 2

refusal to maintain a normal body weight. Intense fear of gaining weight.
Don’t eat a lot of food

Question 3

Bulimia nervosa

Answer 3

episodic binge eating followed by purging, fasting, and excessive exercise. will eat a lot but then removes the food quickly.