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Types of Eating Disorders
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
An eating or feeding disturbance as evidenced by persistent failure to meet nutritional needs. Treatment may involve therapy focused on increasing the variety of foods eaten and nutrition therapy.
Bulimia Nervosa
Characterized by recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting. Treatments include psychotherapy (CBT, IPT), SSRIs, and nutritional therapy.
Anorexia Nervosa
An individual significantly restricts food intake, has an intense fear of gaining weight, and has a distorted body image. Treatment includes psychotherapy (CBT), nutritional counseling, and sometimes medications.
Pica
Persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances. Treatment is targeted towards behavioral change, educating on proper diet, and addressing any mineral deficiencies.
Binge-Eating Disorder
Individuals frequently consume large amounts of food without compensatory behaviors. Treatments include psychotherapy (CBT, DBT), weight loss therapies, and sometimes medications like SSRIs or anti-epileptic drugs.
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