Asked by Gekayla Alexander on May 04, 2024
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Which eating disorder is most commonly diagnosed among people who seek treatment?
A) EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified)
B) anorexia nervosa
C) purging episodes
D) bulimia nervosa
E) binge-eating followed by purging
EDNOS
Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified, a term formerly used for eating behaviors that do not fully meet the criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder, now largely replaced by "OSFED" (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder) in diagnostic manuals.
- Become familiar with the physiological and mental factors involved in eating disorders.
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ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified) is the most commonly diagnosed eating disorder among people who seek treatment, as it encompasses a range of symptoms that do not strictly fit the criteria for other specific eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the physiological and mental factors involved in eating disorders.
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