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Jordan Maxwell
on Dec 30, 2024
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_________________ has the highest rate of mortality of all eating disorders because of an increased risk of suicide.
A) Binge-Eating Disorder
B) Bulimia Nervosa-Purging Type
C) Anorexia Nervosa
D) Bulimia Nervosa-Nonpurging Type
Anorexia Nervosa
A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body image.
Mortality
The incidence of death within a population.
- Identify the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of major eating disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of major eating disorders.