Asked by thania tanijaya on May 04, 2024

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Which of the following is classified as an eating disorder?

A) compulsive overeating
B) binge eating and purging
C) compulsive overdieting
D) All of the answers are correct.

Eating Disorder

A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which negatively affect a person's health.

Compulsive Overeating

An eating disorder characterized by periods of uncontrollable, excessive eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full.

Binge Eating

A pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollably eating large quantities of food in a short period of time.

  • Recognize eating disorders and their association with sexual health and behaviors.
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Natisha Abel-McRaeMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the options listed are classified as eating disorders. Compulsive overeating involves consuming excessive amounts of food even when not physically hungry. Binge eating and purging involve consuming large amounts of food and then purging through vomiting, excessive exercise or using laxatives. Compulsive overdieting involves excessive and unhealthy restriction of food intake.