Lecture 4

Question 1

2 Characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 1

1) Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements which results in significantly low body weight
2) Intense fear of gaining weight

Question 2

2 Characteristics of Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 2

1) Recurrent episodes of binge eating

2) Recurrent compensatory behaviours to prevent weight gain

Question 3

Diagnostic difference between AN & BN

Answer 3

body-weight