Discussion:
Bulimia vs. Anorexia
Eating Disorders
There are many obvious similarities between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The differences that do exist between the two help to differentiate them. In addition to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, there are other specified and unspecified eating disorders that have clinically significant symptoms. Thus, it is especially important to know the differences between the various eating disorders.
To prepare:
1.Review this week's Learning Resources.
2.Consider how issues of distorted body image and body dissatisfaction manifest themselves in different eating disorders.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 4 a comparison (similarities and differences) of either anorexia or bulimia and one other eating disorder. Highlight the differences between the disorders that can help accurately distinguish between the two when making a diagnosis. Then, explain the role of culture in the development of eating disorders.