Question

Which of the following is an example of an eating disorder?

a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Bulimia nervosa
c. Binge-eating disorder
d. A and B only

Answer 1

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by significant food restriction, bulimia nervosa involves binge eating and purging, and binge-eating disorder involves compulsive overeating without purging. A child with distended abdomen likely has kwashiorkor, due to protein deficiency, in contrast to marasmus which results from overall caloric deficiency.

Step-by-step explanation:

The following answers match the eating disorders with the statements provided:

1. People with bulimia nervosa often develop an electrolyte imbalance.
2. People with anorexia nervosa typically eat very little.
3. People with binge-eating disorder are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

For the second question:

A child with a distended abdomen is more likely to have kwashiorkor, which is characterized by protein deficiency, despite adequate caloric intake leading to fluid retention in the gut and swelling. Whereas marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency in overall calories, not specifically protein, and typically does not result in a distended abdomen.

Regarding the major eating disorders:

• Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a perception of being overweight despite being underweight. Individuals suffering from this disorder restrict their food intake to the point of starvation.
• Bulimia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, leading to health issues like irregular heartbeat and electrolyte imbalances.
• Binge-eating disorder is when individuals repeatedly overeat without purging, feeling extreme guilt afterwards, and it often leads to obesity and associated health issues such as type 2 diabetes.