Eating Disorders

Question 1

1. Identify the 5 clinical criteria for Anorexia Nervosa

2. How is the treatment of AN approached?

Answer 1

1. Body weight 15% lower than usual, Self-induced weight loss, Distorted view of body image (Believe they are Fat), Morbid fear of fatness, Amenorrhoea in women
2. On an outpatient basis focused on Family therapy, therapeutic relationship, focus on restoration of weight.

Question 2

1. What is Bulimia Nervosa?

2. How is it treated?

Answer 2

1. Refers to episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating (binges) followed by self-induced means of losing weight (Vomiting etc).
2. Individual CBT, Family therapy, SSRI e.g. Fluoxetine.