About Eating Disorders

Five Types of Eating Disorders

• Anorexia

  • Under weight ( <85% of IBW or BMI <18 )​

  • Fear of weight gain/fat OR behaviors prevent weight gain

  • Body image distortion OR self-evaluation depends on weight/shape OR no insight into seriousness of low weight​​​

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• Binge Eating Disorder

  • At or abobe normal weight, no purging​

  • Binge=eats large amount within a 2-hour period, til uncomfortably full, embarrassed, disgusted & distressed; average once/week for 3 months

• Bulimia

  • At or above normal weight​

  • Recurrent binge & purging episodes; average once/week for 3 months

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• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

  • Avoids based on texture, taste, interest, or physical discomfort​

  • Significantly under weight/nutritionally deficient; supplement dependent

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• Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (i.e., purging disorder)

Level of Care Guidelines for Eating Disorders